Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes after Cesarean Section among Primigravid Postpartum Women Attending Kirkuk City Hospitals

Abstract Background: Globally, the incidence of cesarean section (CS) deliveries is increasing and it is becoming an important cause of concern. Objectives: This study aimed to find out the maternal and neonatal outcomes after CS among primigravid postpartum women attending maternity units in Kirkuk city hospitals, and to identify the relationship between maternal and neonatal outcomes with some demographical and reproductive characteristics. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive study design was carried out from August, 2022 to May, 2023 included 200 primigravid postpartum women who delivered by CS at maternity units in Kirkuk city hospitals (Azadi Teaching Hospital, Kirkuk General Hospital, Maternity, Gynaecology, and Paediatric hospital). An interviewing questionnaire were used for collecting data. Results: Complication of anesthesia, severe anemia after CS, requiring blood transfusion, having post-partum hemorrhage, and wound infection were maternal complications. While neonatal complications following CS included the need for neonatal resuscitation, drug and/or intubation, low Apgar scores, the need for a neonatal intensive care unit, respiratory distress syndrome, low birth weight, perinatal asphyxia, stillbirth, meconium aspiration, congenital abnormalities, prematurity, and neonatal. There was significant relationship between maternal occupation and maternal outcome after CS at P value = 0.017. A strong and highly significant relationship was accounted between “Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes” at ( P = 0.00). Conclusions: Apparently, there were several maternal and neonatal complications after CSs among primigravid postpartum, in addition strong relationship between maternal and neonatal outcomes.