Obstetric care in low-resource settings: what, who, and how to overcome challenges to scale up?
GJ Hofmeyr, RA Haws, S Bergström, ACC Lee… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Each year, approximately 2million babies die because of complications of
childbirth, primarily in settings where effective care at birth, particularly prompt cesarean …
childbirth, primarily in settings where effective care at birth, particularly prompt cesarean …
Reducing intrapartum-related deaths and disability: can the health system deliver?
BACKGROUND: Each year 1.02 million intrapartum stillbirths and 904000 intrapartum-
related neonatal deaths (formerly called “birth asphyxia”) occur, closely linked to 536000 …
related neonatal deaths (formerly called “birth asphyxia”) occur, closely linked to 536000 …
Reducing intrapartum-related neonatal deaths in low-and middle-income countries—what works?
SN Wall, ACC Lee, W Carlo, R Goldenberg… - Seminars in …, 2010 - Elsevier
Each year, 814,000 neonatal deaths and 1.02 million stillbirths result from intrapartum-
related causes, such as intrauterine hypoxia. Almost all of these deaths are in low-and …
related causes, such as intrauterine hypoxia. Almost all of these deaths are in low-and …
Comparison of midwifery and obstetric care in low-risk hospital births
OBJECTIVE: To compare midwife and obstetrician labor practices and birth outcomes in
women with low-risk pregnancies delivered in the hospital. METHODS: We conducted a …
women with low-risk pregnancies delivered in the hospital. METHODS: We conducted a …
60 Million non-facility births: who can deliver in community settings to reduce intrapartum-related deaths?
GL Darmstadt, ACC Lee, S Cousens, L Sibley… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: For the world's 60million non-facility births, addressing who is currently
attending these births and what effect they have on birth outcomes is a key starting point …
attending these births and what effect they have on birth outcomes is a key starting point …
Resuscitation in resource-limited settings
HL Ersdal, N Singhal - Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2013 - Elsevier
Intrapartum-related hypoxia leading to deaths and disabilities continues to be a global
challenge, especially in resource-limited settings. Primary prevention during labour is likely …
challenge, especially in resource-limited settings. Primary prevention during labour is likely …
The association of inadequate and intensive prenatal care with maternal, fetal, and infant outcomes: a population-based study in Manitoba, Canada
Objective Little is known about how prenatal care influences health outcomes in Canada.
The objective of this study was to examine the association of prenatal care utilization with …
The objective of this study was to examine the association of prenatal care utilization with …
Linking families and facilities for care at birth: what works to avert intrapartum-related deaths?
BACKGROUND: Delays in receiving effective care during labor and at birth may be fatal for
the mother and fetus, contributing to 2 million annual intrapartum stillbirths and intrapartum …
the mother and fetus, contributing to 2 million annual intrapartum stillbirths and intrapartum …
National initiatives to improve systems for postpartum care
L Kleppel, PD Suplee, AM Stuebe… - Maternal and child health …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose To showcase several current national initiatives that focus on reducing maternal
mortality and severe maternal morbidity and promote postpartum health and wellness for all …
mortality and severe maternal morbidity and promote postpartum health and wellness for all …
Two million intrapartum-related stillbirths and neonatal deaths: where, why, and what can be done?
BACKGROUND: Intrapartum-related neonatal deaths (“birth asphyxia”) are a leading cause
of child mortality globally, outnumbering deaths from malaria. Reduction is crucial to meeting …
of child mortality globally, outnumbering deaths from malaria. Reduction is crucial to meeting …