Characteristics

Total (%)

Age distribution

<20

4 (4%)

21 - 35

81 (81%)

>35

15 (15)

Development of pruritus

<28 weeks

42 (42%)

After 28 weeks

58 (58%)

Presence of diseases complicating pregnancy

Gestational diabetes mellitus

17(17%)

Pregnancy induced hypertension

11 (11%)

Mode of delivery

Normal vaginal

65 (65%)

Elective cesarean section

16 (16%)

Emergency cesarean section

19 (19%)