Neonatal Thrombocytopenia as a Consequence of Pregnancy Induced Hypertensive Mother

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of Neonatal thrombocytopenia as a consequences of Pregnancy induced Hypertensive Mother
Methods: After the ethical approval from the institutional review board, this crossectional study was conducted at Department of Paediatrics, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot from 05/September/2024 to 05/January/2025. Through non-probability consecutive sampling 140 neonates age l-24 hours, both genders, delivered after 32-weeks of gestation, females with pregnancy induced hypertension were included in the present study
Results: Thrombocytopenia was observed in 49% (n=69) of neonates. Gender showed a highly significant association (p<0.0001), with all thrombocytopenic cases occurring in males (n=63). Similarly, gestational age was strongly associated (p<0.0001); all cases of thrombocytopenia occurred in neonates born before 37 weeks of gestation. Apgar scores were also significant (p<0.0001), as all neonates with scores under 5 had thrombocytopenia.
Conclusion: In conclusion, neonatal thrombocytopenia has direct relationship with maternal PIH especially when the baby is preterm, male or born with low Apgar scores