Pregnant women who present in labour with no antenatal care have an obstetric assessment and medical examination, and assessment of their medical, psychological, and social history. Women in labour ...

Obstetric fistula is a preventable and treatable condition. Basic medical care for a pregnant woman with immediate attention to any labor pains can help prevent injury and fistula formation during ...

Access to obstetric services has declined steadily during the past decade, driven by the closure of hospital-based obstetric units and of entire hospitals. A fundamental challenge to maintaining ...

Statement 1 Pregnant women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications are involved in developing and reviewing their individualised intrapartum care plan. Statement 2 Pregnant women ...