Abstract
The objective of this study is to evaluate the practice of early postpartum discharge by analyzing maternal readmission rates and identifying readmission risk factors. This is a prospective and analytical study of 1206 patients discharged from hospital on postpartum day 1. For each patient we collected the epidemiological data, the course of pregnancy and childbirth. We identified the causes of readmission and their evolution. Cesarean delivery rate was 42%. Maternal readmission rate was 0.99%. The average length of stay in hospital after readmission was 26 hours. Intestinal transit disorders were the most frequent reason for consultation (50% of cases) followed by fever (25% of cases). The readmission risk factors identified in our study were: cesarean section (p = 0.004), emergency cesarean section (p = 0.016) anemia (P < 0.001) and thrombopenia (p = 0.003). Early postpartum discharge seems a safe option for the mother and their newborn children subject to the ability to clearly communicate health information to the patient and to the compliance with selection criteria.