Delivery by caesarean section (CS) is becoming more frequent. Childbirth is an emotion-
filled event, and the mother needs to bond with her baby as early as possible. Any …

Leg oedema from venous insufficiency is not dangerous but it can cause women symptoms
such as pain, feelings of heaviness, night cramps and paraesthesiae. Leg oedema can be a …

Introduction To ensure timely access to comprehensive emergency obstetric care in low-and
middle-income countries, a number of interventions have been employed. This systematic …

Objectives Drawing from a baseline sample of a cohort study, the study examines the extent
and correlates of serostatus non-disclosure to sex partners and family members, and …

Access to emergency obstetric care, including assisted vaginal birth and caesarean birth, is
crucial for improving maternal and childbirth outcomes. However, although the proportion of …

Abstract Background South Africa's health system is based on the primary care model in
which low-risk maternity care is provided at community health centres and clinics, and 'high …

Introduction Low dietary calcium intake is a risk factor for pre-eclampsia, a major contributor
to maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Calcium supplementation can …

Background: Delayed placental separation either after vaginal birth or caesarean birth is an
important cause of postpartum haemorrhage, among other causes such as uterine atony …

Introduction: Hemorrhage from a partially or fully detached placenta with an advanced
abdominal pregnancy can be profuse and catastrophic. The general approach to placental …

South Africa's healthcare system is based on the primary care model in which women with
lowrisk pregnancies are encouraged to deliver in clinics, community health centres and …