C. Ikoro

A Five-year Review of Puerperal Sepsis and Its Complications at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, South-South Nigeria

P. C. Oriji, D. O. Allagoa, C. Ikoro, O. I. Oguche, V. K. Oriji, C. E. Unachukwu, A. E. Ubom & G. Atemie · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: Puerperal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. It complicates 1% – 8% of all deliveries, and is responsible for 15% of maternal deaths. Objective: To determine the incidence of puerpe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830377

Average Gestational Age at Spontaneous Onset of Labour for Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-South, Nigeria: A 5–Year Review

P. C. Oriji, M. N. Chika, D. O. Allagoa, D. C. Briggs, I. O. Oguche, C. Ikoro, E. S. Tekenah & G. Atemie · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2021

Background: The average gestational age at onset of labour which could be spontaneous or induced differs among pregnant women. The gestational age correlates with the maturity of the foetus which in turn plays an important role in the initiation of labour. Objective: To determine...

Open access Research Article