Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Labour"
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Current practice of midwives and their perception of care offered during labour and delivery at Mulago National Hospital Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05)Background: Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are a concern in reproductive health. A number of studies have shown that most maternal deaths occur during labor, delivery and within the first four hours yet these ... -
Fetal heart rate monitoring practices at a public hospital in Northern Uganda – what health workers document, do and say
(Global Health Action, 2020-01-20)Background: In Uganda, perinatal mortality is 38 per 1000 pregnancies. One-third of these deaths are due to birth asphyxia. Adequate fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring during labor may detect birth asphyxia but little is ... -
Pregnancy outcomes of mothers with one previous caesarean section scar offered trial of labour in Mulago Hospital: A cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2012)Background: Vaginal birth (or trial of labour) after previous Caesarean delivery represents one of the most significant changes in obstetric practice as it is a safe and appropriate option that can help reduce the number ...