Background The 'three delays model'attempts to explain delays in women accessing
emergency obstetric care as the result of: 1) decision-making, 2) accessing services and 3) …

Although its measurement may be difficult, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is a key
indicator of maternal health globally. In Pakistan each year over five million women become …

Background In Malawi maternal mortality continues to be a major public health challenge.
Going beyond the numbers to form a more complete view of why women die is critical to …

Methods We conducted a prospective observational study in the Obstetrics and
Gynaecology Department of Ghulam Muhammad Meher Medical College and Hospital. One …

Results The incidence of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia was 5.6%(n= 112/2212). Identified
risk factors for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia included hypertension (28.7%), gestational …

Background Maternal mortality is of global public health concern and> 99% of maternal
deaths occur in less developed countries. The common causes of direct maternal death are …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify frequency and risk factors in patients presenting with
puerperal sepsis in tertiary care hospital. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study PLACE AND …

Abstract Objectives: To asses the Maternal Mortality Ratio and the causes of maternal death
over a period of three years in one of the rural district of Sindh Province, Pakistan. Methods …

The majority of ectopic pregnancies are located within the fallopian tube. Nevertheless,
pregnancies have been reported to implant in the cervix, ovary, interstitial tubal segment …

Abstract Background: Maternal Mortality is a strong indicator of human development that
points towards health of the women, accessibility and the quality of the health services …