Ending Eclampsia, 2018 Honduras-specific data on demographics, health risks, barriers to accessing care, pregnancy-related care, maternal death data, newborn/infant death data, national/provincial policies, and delivery capacity. Download in Spanish.
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Charity: A health volunteer success story
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 At an Ending Eclampsia-led training, CHEWs also learned how to support women preparing for childbirth. For example, prior to going into labor, pregnant women should know their expected date of delivery; the position, the lie, and the presentation of the fetus; and…
Provider adherence to first antenatal care guidelines and risk of pregnancy complications in public sector facilities: a Ghanaian cohort study
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2016 The study assessed providers’ adherence to antenatal care (ANC) guidelines, using a thirteen-point checklist. Information on pregnant women’s socio-demographic characteristics and previous pregnancy history was collected. Participants were followed up for 6 weeks post-partum to complete data collection…
Perinatal Mortality Due to Pre-Eclampsia in Africa: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach Is Needed
Global Health: Science and Practice, 2016 In addition to early case identification with more frequent antenatal care (ANC) contacts, effective management of complications in pregnant women that progress to life-threatening states, and timely delivery. The editorial recognizes additional needs to reducing maternal and newborn deaths…
Obstetric Emergency Drills Trainer’s Manual: Improve the quality of care for women having obstetric emergencies
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy, Maternal Health Task Force, 2016 The objective of this manual is to describe the procedures and to provide the necessary tools to conduct obstetric emergency drills followed by debriefing sessions to improve facility quality and emergency preparedness. This…
