Obstructed labour is a common obstetric complication in Nigeria associated with poor fetal and maternal outcome. Delivery of the fetus at caesarean section always difficult, especially if head impacted pelvis. The mode delivery may occasionally compound morbidity obstructed labour. purpose this study was to examine compare mortality two methods for (the push method pull (reverse breech) method). This prospective cases admitted into ward Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex,...

To compare the effectiveness of single dose ceftriaxone versus multiple doses ampiclox, gentamicin, and metronidazole to prevent infectious morbidity at elective cesarean section.This was a randomized clinical trial involving 200 pregnant women who had an section for various reasons during study period. Outcome measures included endometritis, urinary tract infections, febrile morbidities, wound duration hospital stay, cost antibiotic therapy. Data were managed using SPSS.There no...

To determine the level of Unmet need for Contraception among women in first year post-delivery Ile-Ife, Nigeria.A prospective study 256 attending antenatal clinic OAUTHC, Nigeria was carried out 9-10 months post-delivery. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, respondents were interviewed socio-demographic characteristics; obstetric, sexual, and contraception history also taken. The data analyzed using descriptive inferential statistical methods.There high unmet (59.4%) sample Nigerian...

To determine the role of men in family planning decision-making both rural and urban areas Nigeria.A total number 370 married (244 126 urban) were interviewed using a pre-tested, semi-structured interviewer based questionnaire. The study was conducted Iwaro community Atakumosa West Local Government area (rural men) Oranfe Community Ife East government (urban men), Osun State, South Nigeria.The results showed high level awareness among groups (98.3% 98.4% urban). Most believe that decision...

Objective. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of early oral feeding after cesarean delivery.Methods. Two hundred women who had section were randomly assigned to or routine feeding. Women in group encouraged take sips water 8 h post-operatively, followed by tea 100 mL at time supervision. managed restricting intake for first 24 administration 24–48 post-operatively. The outcome measures include rate ileus symptoms, post-operative interval presence bowel sounds, passage flatus movement,...

It has been shown that infant feeding pattern affects mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This study reports the practices HIV-positive mothers in southwestern Nigeria.

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy adjunctive rectal misoprostol compared oxytocin infusion in prevention primary postpartum hemorrhage after routine active management third stage labor women with identifiable risk factors for uterine atony. Material and Methods: A double‐blind randomized controlled trial carried out at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile‐Ife, Nigeria. total 264 parturients known were receive either (600 µg; n = 132) or...

Context: Caesarean section is widely embraced and utilized in the developed countries, but among Yoruba of Western Nigeria operation treated with suspicion, aversion, misconceptions, fear, guilt, misery anger are often associated procedure. Objective: To investigate beliefs perceptions pregnant women at Ileşa, South-western about caesarean section. Design, Setting Subjects: A cross-sectional survey carried out Wesley Guild Hospital, from 1st October 2000 to 31st December, 2000. The study...

Abstract Background. Maternal psychopathology and self‐esteem during childbirth may have an effect on maternal parenting self‐efficacy. Objective. This study aimed to asses the of newly delivered primiparous mothers who had cesarean section (CS) in relation their Methods. A total 115 women by CS were compared with 97 matched controls vaginal delivery same period. They completed Rosenberg scale prior discharge. also parent–child relationship questionnaire at six weeks postpartum, together...

Background: There is not enough information to evaluate the routine use of exteriorisation uterus for repair uterine incision and further studies are needed examine value at caesarean section as against non‐exteriorisation. Aims: To assess intraoperative postoperative morbidity following compared those with Methods: A randomised controlled trial Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife, Nigeria. Two hundred ten women were either ( N = 105) or non‐exteriorisation group 105)....

Abstract Aim This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of post‐partum urinary retention after vaginal delivery and examine associated risk factors. Material Methods a prospective observational carried out over 2‐month period at major university teaching hospital in southwestern N igeria. Results Prevalence 29.4%. The majority (93.3%) women had covert while 6.7% overt retention. From bivariate analysis, episiotomy, reduced voiding desire primiparity were factors for (66.6% vs...

SummaryA prospective randomised study of 54 patients undergoing caesarean section was carried out to determine if non-closure peritoneum at lower segment has advantages over suture peritonisation with regard postoperative morbidity. A total 27 women were closure and peritoneum. Management decisions made without reference treatment groups. Statistical analysis compared the outcome between two The results revealed that anaesthesia operating times significantly shorter in had left open....

In Nigeria, about 1.25million induced abortions occur annually and the country accounts for one-fifth of abortion-related deaths globally.The study aimed to assess determinants abortion among married women.A mixed methods was conducted in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The quantitative component employed a cross-sectional design while qualitative aspect comprised focus group discussions. Information on contraceptives use, unintended pregnancy were obtained from 402 women (with at least one child) aged...

This study reviewed the causes of delays when patients were admitted with obstetric emergencies in Ife-Ife, Nigeria.

Aims: This comparative study aimed to compare the efficacy of rectal misoprostol oxytocin infusion in preventing primary postpartum haemorrhage after caesarean section. Methods: Fifty pregnant women with identifiable risk factors for post-partum who delivered baby by section were randomized receive 600 μg and a placebo intravenously or rectally 20 iu infusion. Post-operative blood loss four hours surgery was estimated application pads known weight. Results: The mean immediate post-operative...

Between 1 January and 31 December, 2006, 34 consecutive cases of severe pre-eclampsia (12), imminent eclampsia (10) (12) who were admitted at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife in south-western part Nigeria, investigated for development HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes low platelet count) syndrome a prospective study. The ages women ranged from 18 to 38 years, parity 0-5 estimated gestational age 18-41 weeks presentation. A total 26 (76.5%) patients...