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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Intrapartum"”.
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Intrapartum birthing pool use in the UK
… of research which aimed to examine whether intrapartum birthing pool use could make an important contribution to normalising childbirth for low risk women. Maternity stakeholders differ in their views of intrapartum birthing pool use, with some emphasising its potential to reduce …
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Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Predictors of Readiness for Hospital Discharge and Post-Discharge Outcomes
… taking into consideration antepartum and intrapartum factors influencing readiness for discharge has not been conducted. The purpose of this study was to explore the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum predictors of readiness for hospital discharge and post-discharge outcomes. The …
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Assessment of antenatal and intrapartum referrals to Mowbray Maternity Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
… at MMH. This study describes the antenatal and intrapartum referrals at MMH in 2005 and 2013, to identify any changes and whether or not referrals are appropriate. Method: This is a descriptive study with an analytic component involving review of a sample of hospital folders (138 for 2005 and …
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Humanisation in pregnancy and childbirth - providing individualised care to high risk women in the intrapartum period
… both axial codes was synthesised and as ‘Intrapartum positionality – humanising high risk birth’. Conclusion: Intrapartum positionality influences midwives and obstetricians’ willingness to facilitate individualised care requests for high risk women in labour and suggests that clinical …
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Factors associated with stillbirths during intrapartum care at the Windhoek central hospital and intermediate hospital Katutura, Khomas region, Namibia
Intrapartum stillbirths account for 1.3 million deaths worldwide, which is half of all stillbirths occurring during labour and delivery. NSA (2020), states that the current stillbirths’ rate in Namibia is not calculated due to the limitations of data. The present study investigated factors …
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The adherence to group b streptococcus screening guidelines amongst pregnant women in Western Australia – A quantitative descriptive analysis
… for maternal GBS colonisation and the use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis has resulted in substantial reductions in the burden of neonatal Early-Onset GBS Disease (EOGBSD). Women in Western Australia (WA) are offered GBS screening in pregnancy and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
… every year, and they are attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. The aim of this study was to determine factors …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
… every year, and they are attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. The aim of this study was to determine factors …
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Obstetric fistula in Malawi: preparedness for prevention and management of obstetric fistula
… is high, disparities persist in timely intrapartum care, surgical availability, and workforce distribution—contributing to the ongoing burden. Rural women face disproportionate geographic barriers, with median travel times exceeding WHO thresholds. Literature and regional evidence …
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HIV transmission to transmission to premature very low birth weight infants
… which remained negative. With correct care, intrapartum transmission of HIV can virtually be eliminated.
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Epidemiological and pathological correlates of early neonatal mortality
INTRODUCTION Despite improved intrapartum monitoring of the fetus, the rate of cerebral palsy has not decreased. Many studies now suggest that the majority of children with such disability may sustain damage in utero. Current understanding and identification of antenatal brain injury is poor and …
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The effect of a training and clinical facilitation programme for registered midwives in primary maternity settings with respect to managing labour: a pragmatic cluster randomised trial
Background: Intrapartum complications contribute to nearly half of all avoidable maternal and perinatal deaths nationally. Inadequate understanding of the labour process by midwives, poor documentation of labour monitoring and inadequate systemlevel support may lead to wrong diagnosis, incorrect …
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A descriptive retrospective audit of the obstetric conditions which occur in mothers of babies with neonatal encephalopathy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital in 2016
… whether it is caused by antepartum conditions or intrapartum obstetric complications (known as sentinel events); and the relative contribution of intrapartum hypoxia. Unlike perinatal mortality, NE rates are not routinely audited by maternity facilities. At Mowbray Maternity Hospital, a formal …
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Constructive integration : changes in uptake and outcomes of reproductive health services during the scaling up of ART and PMTCT in Thyolo District, Malawi
… post levels. Outcomes: uptake of antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, family planning and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; infrastructural changes, and changes in maternal and perinatal pregnancy outcome. Data collection and analysis: data were collected from facility …
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Coverage of prevention of mother-to-child transmission services in Cape Town, South Africa
… of a series of interventions through pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum. Routine monitoring systems based on service data and limited to women on the PMTCT programme may overestimate intervention coverage at multiple points along this cascade. Methods: Cord blood specimens with individually …
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A phenomenological exploration of midwives accounts of midwifery expertise
… study which aims to explore the nature of intrapartum midwifery expertise using a phenomenological approach, in order to illuminate the essential characteristics and skills that facilitate optimal birth outcomes for women. The primary aim of the research was to gain an in-depth …
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Closing Research Gaps for Cerebral Palsy Prevention and Magnesium Sulphate Neuroprotection
… interpret the evidence regarding antenatal and intrapartum interventions for preventing CP. 2. To summarise and interpret the evidence regarding neonatal interventions for preventing CP. 3. To link data from a maternal perinatal randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a nationwide CP register to …
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Comparability of an innovative Doppler ultrasound fetal heart rate monitor to a pinard fetal stethoscope using cardiotocography as a standard to assess the fetal heart rate in singleton pregnancies during labour at Mowbray Maternity Hospital
… (Lawn J et al., 2005). In South Africa, ‘intrapartum hypoxia and birth trauma’ are among the top three causes of perinatal deaths. Severe intrapartum hypoxia is often preventable with appropriate maternal and fetal monitoring in labour. However, this remains a challenge in under-resourced …
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Feeding and swallowing in neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): a descriptive study
Background: Intrapartum-related complications, including intrapartum hypoxia and subsequent hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), are the second highest cause of neonatal deaths in South Africa. For survivors, such complications may be associated with a substantial burden of impairment, including …
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