Influence of oligohydramnios in late pregnancy on delivery

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis of oligohydramnios in late pregnancy.Methods Between December 2010 and December 2011,90 pregnant women treated in our hospital were divided into normal amniotic fluid group(n=45) and oligohydramnios group(n=45) for comparison of delivery conditions between two groups.Results The cesarean section rate in the oligohydramnios group was 73.33%(33/45),that in normal amniotic fluid group was 20.00%(9/45).There was significant difference in cesarean section rate between two groups(P0.01).There were significant difference in the incidence of amniotic fluid Ⅲ degrees pollution and fetal distress in the oligohydramnios group was higher than that in the normal amniotic fluid group(P all 0.05).Conclusion Oligohydramnios in late pregnancy has serious influence on pregnant women and fetus,once diagnosed,the positive measures should be taken for ending delivery.