Pregnancy Outcome in Patients with Well Treated Beta-Th alas semia Major

Aim of the Study: To assess maternal and fetal outcome in pregnant patients with Beta-thalassemia major. Material and Methods: A prospective study of pregnancy outcome of women with beta-thalassemia major admitted to the High Risk Pregnancy Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasr Al Aini hospital over the period of March 2010 to October 2013. Results: A total of 22 pregnant patients with beta-thalassemia major were included in the study. The percentage of cesarean delivery was (81.8%) and VD was (13.6%) and one abortion (4.5%). The percentage of oligohydramnios and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) was (31.8%), IUFD (9.1%), preterm delivery (13.6%). There was one case of maternal mortality, postpartum (4.5%) and one neonatal death in the incubator. Conclusion: Patients with Beta-thalassemia major must have close follow-up during pregnancy to improve maternal and neonatal outcome.