The relationship between ABO blood group and pregnancy complications

Authors

  • solafa kheder tishreen university
  • Lina Ramadan Tishreen University
  • Ahmad Abd Al Rahman Tishreen University

Abstract

Introduction: The ABO system is a histological system where its antigens , in addition to red blood cells ,are located on the surface of other cells and tissues in the body . There is controversial  information about the relationship of the ABO system and the major pregnancy cpmplications.

Objective:Determine whether the type of blood group ABO in a pregnant woman may be a risk factor for having some complications associated with pregnancy , such as : pre-eclampsia,gestational diabets , venous thromboembolism  and post partum hemorrhage:.

Patients and methods:   A retrospective  case_control study was conducted on 215 pregnant patient at Tishreen University Hospital in Lattakia between 2021-2022.

  • RESULTS:
  • Non-O blood groups are associated with arterial hypertension ,especially group A and AB.
  • Group O is a protective factor from pre_eclampsia with a statistically significant difference .
  • The incidence of gestational diabetes is higher in group O ,but without statistically significant differences .
  • Blood group O is associated with a higher incidence  of postpartum hemorrhage than non-O groups.

CONCLUSION:  There is a relationship between ABO blood groups and pregnancy complications mentioned  in our research .

Published

2022-07-31

How to Cite

1.
خضر س, رمضان ل, عبد الرحمن أ. The relationship between ABO blood group and pregnancy complications . Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2022Jul.31 [cited 2024Nov.24];44(3):453-65. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/12563

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