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Title: STUDY OF EFFECTS OF UNDERWATER IMMERSION IN PREGNANCY IN CASES OF INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RESTRICTION AND OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS
e-poster Number: EP 394
Category: Maternal and Fetal Health
Author Name: Dr. Barad Mayursinh Bhavsinh
Institute: Surya hospital, Santacruz west , mumbai
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Abstract :
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate effects of being in water (head out under water immersion) in pregnancy in diagnosed cases of intrauterine growth restriction(IUGR) and oligohydramnios . METHODOLOGY: 16 patients diagnosed with IUGR or oligohydramnios at 28-32 weeks were included in study .Each patient was advised under water immersion daily for one hour. RESULTS: AFI increased in all patients. Average baby weight found in study was 2.37 kg (2.1-2.99 kg). CONCLUSION: Head out under water immersion is beneficial in pregnancy in diagnosed cases of IUGR or oligohydramnios.
