The Effects of Isolated Oligohydramnios in Term Pregnancies on Labor, Delivery Mode, and Neonatal Outcomes

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of isolated oligohydramnios on labor, delivery mode,and its neonatal outcomes.Methods: In this prospective case-control study; we analysed 159 pregnancies with isolated oligohydramnios and 165post-term pregnancies with normal amniotic fluid index. The same method of induction was applied during labor toboth groups: dinoproston and oxytocin. The delivery mode, rate and the indications of cesarean deliveries and neonataloutcomes were compared.Results: Cesarean section and vaginal delivery rates were similar in both groups. Also duration of first and second stageof vaginal delivery between two groups were similar. However, the rate of cesarean section performed due to fetaldistress was found to be significantly higher in the study group when compared with the control group. Meconiumstained amniotic fluid was statistically significant (p