Background Antenatal care (ANC) is one of the key care packages required to reduce global
maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Objectives To identify the essential …

In low-and middle-income countries, the burden of disease related to pregnancy and
childbirth remains high. The health of the mother is intricately linked to that of the baby …

Background. Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal and
perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide and the second cause of maternal mortality in …

Objective: To assess facility readiness and identify barriers to the facility-based management
of childhood severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in public healthcare settings. Design …

Background In low and middle-income countries, nurses and midwives are the frontline
healthcare workers in obstetric care. Insights into experiences of these healthcare workers in …

Background: Pregnancy complications are one of the most common health problems and
causes of death among women in developing countries. Knowledge of obstetric danger …

Background Innovative use of mobile health (mHealth) technology in timely management of
childbirth complications is a promising strategy, but its evidence base is limited. The Safe …

Aims To develop algorithms for identifying, managing and monitoring postpartum
haemorrhage (PPH) and other third stage of labour abnormalities after vaginal delivery …

Maternal mortality and morbidity can be minimised if adequate timely emergency obstetric
life-saving care is provided especially at the primary health level. We conducted a …

BACKGROUND: Delay in the diagnosis and management of obstetric complications lead to
raised mortality rate. This can be curtailed by appropriate implementation of the educational …