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ArticleScientific reports2025

The impact of major congenital anomalies on obstetric outcomes in the United Arab Emirates: the Mutaba'ah Study.

Hiba Adam, Nadirah Ghenimi, Anne F Minsart, Hassib Narchi, Shamsa Al Awar, Omniyat M Al Hajeri, Iffat Elbarazi, Rami H Al-Rifai, Luai A Ahmed

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Hiba AdamInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. 202190143@uaeu.ac.ae.
Nadirah GhenimiDepartment of Family Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Anne F MinsartDivision of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai, UAE.
Hassib NarchiDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Shamsa Al AwarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Omniyat M Al HajeriCommunity Health Sector, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, P.O. Box 5674, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Iffat ElbaraziInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Rami H Al-RifaiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Luai A AhmedInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

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The study is supported by a grant from the Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University Grant # 31R239
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Major congenital anomalies (MCAs) are a public health concern. However, studies on obstetric outcomes in pregnancies complicated by MCAs are scarce, emphasizing the need for research to enhance management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MCAs on fetal presentation and delivery mode in the United Arab Emirates. The analysis was based on a cohort of single live births in the Mutaba'ah study (2017-2023). Univariable and multivariable regression models assessed the associations between MCAs and obstetric outcomes, adjusting for maternal and neonatal characteristics. For any and single MCAs, significant associations with breech presentation were detected in women below 35 years (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.5-5.0; AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.3-4.8) and among term deliveries (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.4-4.3; AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.3-4.3). These associations remained significant in young (< 35 years) multiparous and older (≥ 35 years) nulliparous, as well as among term multiparous and preterm nulliparous women. The association with cesarean delivery was significant among multiparous below 35 years, where mothers of neonates with any MCAs had twice the odds of cesarean delivery (AOR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3-3.4). This study revealed a significant association between MCAs and the risk of breech presentation and cesarean delivery, varying by maternal age, gestational age, and parity. These findings underscore the need for early detection of MCAs in pregnancy, as this may help avoid obstetric complications. However, addressing the risk factors for MCAs and promoting a multidisciplinary approach would lead to even better outcomes for both mother and newborn.

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Congenital AbnormalitiesPregnancy OutcomeAdultCesarean SectionDelivery, ObstetricFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornParityPregnancyUnited Arab EmiratesYoung AdultBreech presentationCesarean deliveryCohortMajor congenital anomaliesPerinatalPregnancyUnited Arab Emirates

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