Clinical Study

Amniocentesis in HIV Pregnant Women: 16 Years of Experience

Table 3

Pregnancy outcome.

Pregnancy outcomeGroup A
( /%)
Group B
( /%)

Obstetrical complications
 Chronic hypertension1/5%1/14.3%
 Foetal growth restriction4/20%
 Gestational diabetes1/10%1/14.3%
 Preterm labour/PPROM4/20%
 Hydramnios2/10%
 Infection (CMV)1/14.3%
 Isoimmunization Rh1/5%
Mode of delivery
 Vaginal4/20%2/28.6%
 Instrumental1/5%
 Elective cesarian14/70%5/71.4%
 Cesarian during labour1/5%
Viral load close to labour (copies/mL)
 <5013/65%3/42.9%
 50–9995/25%
 1000–100001/5%
 >100001/5%
 Unknown4/57.1%

PPROM: preterm premature rupture of membranes; GA: gestational age.