Stillbirths: why they matter
In this first paper of The Lancet's Stillbirths Series we explore the present status of stillbirths
in the world—from global health policy to a survey of community perceptions in 135 …
in the world—from global health policy to a survey of community perceptions in 135 …
Newborn survival in low resource settings—are we delivering?
The annual toll of losses resulting from poor pregnancy outcomes include half a million
maternal deaths, more than three million stillbirths, of whom at least one million die during …
maternal deaths, more than three million stillbirths, of whom at least one million die during …
Effect of community-based newborn-care intervention package implemented through two service-delivery strategies in Sylhet district, Bangladesh: a cluster …
Background Neonatal mortality accounts for a high proportion of deaths in children under
the age of 5 years in Bangladesh. Therefore the project for advancing the health of …
the age of 5 years in Bangladesh. Therefore the project for advancing the health of …
Effect of community-based behaviour change management on neonatal mortality in Shivgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Summary Background In rural India, most births take place in the home, where high-risk care
practices are common. We developed an intervention of behaviour change management …
practices are common. We developed an intervention of behaviour change management …
The use of antenatal and postnatal care: perspectives and experiences of women and health care providers in rural southern Tanzania
M Mrisho, B Obrist, JA Schellenberg, RA Haws… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2009 - Springer
Background Although antenatal care coverage in Tanzania is high, worrying gaps exist in
terms of its quality and ability to prevent, diagnose or treat complications. Moreover, much …
terms of its quality and ability to prevent, diagnose or treat complications. Moreover, much …
Factors associated with the utilisation of postnatal care services among the mothers of Nepal: analysis of Nepal demographic and health survey 2011
Background Postnatal care is essential to save the life of the mother and newborn.
Knowledge on the determinants of postnatal care assists the policy makers to design, justify …
Knowledge on the determinants of postnatal care assists the policy makers to design, justify …
Neonatal hypothermia in low resource settings: a review
Background: Hypothermia is increasingly recognized as a major cause of neonatal morbidity
and mortality in resource poor settings. High prevalence of hypothermia has been reported …
and mortality in resource poor settings. High prevalence of hypothermia has been reported …
60 Million non-facility births: who can deliver in community settings to reduce intrapartum-related deaths?
GL Darmstadt, ACC Lee, S Cousens, L Sibley… - International Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: For the world's 60million non-facility births, addressing who is currently
attending these births and what effect they have on birth outcomes is a key starting point …
attending these births and what effect they have on birth outcomes is a key starting point …
Umbilical cord-care practices in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review
PS Coffey, SC Brown - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2017 - Springer
Background Neonatal sepsis is the third leading cause of deaths for infants in their first
month of life. The newly cut umbilical cord can be a pathway for bacteria that can cause …
month of life. The newly cut umbilical cord can be a pathway for bacteria that can cause …