Aim: This present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among pregnant women at Odoakpu, Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 200 pregnant women were examined between October and December, 2021....
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i178
Evidence indicates that healthy lifestyles can significantly improve maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy. Several major physiological changes take place during a normal pregnancy, all aimed at keeping the mother and the growing fetus healthy. Five major lifestyles: tobac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i170
Couvelaire uterus is one of associated complication with retroplacental hematoma, due to extensive extravasation of blood into the uterine musculature reaching the serosa. Uterus shows signs of ecchymosis; we report a case of 34 years old women who was admitted to our hospital at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i169
Background: In all aspects connected to the reproductive system and its activities and processes, reproductive health (RH) is a condition of total physical, mental, and social well-being (not just the absence of disease and infirmity). People with reproductive health have the abi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i177
Objectives: To estimate prevalence of breastfeeding, mothers’ awareness about breastfeeding, and factors influencing feeding decisions. Methodology: Study Design and Setting: Hospital-based, cross sectional study in Sabrata Teaching Hospital (STH); from 1st-December 2017 to 31st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i176
Aims: Hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (HDP) may be characterized by changes in the morphometry of the placenta and umbilical cord which may affect normal foetal growth and development. This study aimed to determine changes in the morphometry of the placenta and umbilical cord...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i175
Introduction: Globally, the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding practice is recognized as an effective nutrition intervention to prevent childhood morbidity and mortality. Regardless of the well-documented advantages of exclusive breastfeeding, millions of infants are missing th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i173
Introduction: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is the Skin-to-Skin (SCC) between mothers and their newborns that encourages adequate breastfeeding, early discharge from the health facility, and reduction of neonatal deaths. It benefits all babies and more especially those who are born...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i172
Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Esther Quaye, Agartha Afful Boateng, Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Francis Acquah, Richmond Opoku & Michael Afari Baidoo·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2022
Introduction: Reducing maternal mortality is a key to achieving sustainable development. However, self-medication is one of several health-seeking behaviours that threaten the life of pregnant women and undermine the achievement of improved maternal health. Aim: This research aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i168
There are increasing concerns about the advancing rates of Cesarean Birth (CB) worldwide as well as in Asia. However, less is known about the antecedent events and/or indicators contributing to rising CB rates. The Robson 10-Group Classification System (TGCS) facilitates comparis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i171