Introduction: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is the Skin-to-Skin (SCC) between mothers and their newborns that encourages adequate breastfeeding, early discharge from the health facility, and reduction of neonatal deaths. It benefits all babies and more especially those who are born...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i172
Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Esther Quaye, Agartha Afful Boateng, Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Francis Acquah, Richmond Opoku & Michael Afari Baidoo·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2022
Introduction: Reducing maternal mortality is a key to achieving sustainable development. However, self-medication is one of several health-seeking behaviours that threaten the life of pregnant women and undermine the achievement of improved maternal health. Aim: This research aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i168
There are increasing concerns about the advancing rates of Cesarean Birth (CB) worldwide as well as in Asia. However, less is known about the antecedent events and/or indicators contributing to rising CB rates. The Robson 10-Group Classification System (TGCS) facilitates comparis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i171
Background: Hypertension affects 10% of pregnancies in the US and is the leading cause of maternal and infant mortality. Hypertension during pregnancy involves several conditions, particularly preeclampsia, a type of hypertension that differs from pregnancy, which is more de Novo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2022/v5i167
Nnamdi J. J. Chinonso, Amah U. Kalu, Myke-Mbata K. Blessing, Anikwe C. Christian, Okeke C. Stellamaris, Ahams E. Chika, Iwuagwu G. Obioma, Oti D. Chukwudi & Ogbonnaya V. Ifunanya·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2021
Background: In this modern era, the incidence in the prevalence of pre-eclampsia keep increasing globally and Nigeria in particular, even in the face of extensive researches there are still un-collaborating results on the association between lipid peroxidation product (malondiald...
Background: Preterm birth often negatively influences mother–infant and father-infant interaction. Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) post birth has positive effects on maternal and paternal feelings toward their preterm infants and on infant development and family interaction. Methods:...
Neha Parmar, Aesha Macwan, Jay Desai, Aniruddhsinh Sodhaparmar, Sifa Vahora, Zalak Prajapati, Khushbu Rana & Nency Patel·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2021
Introduction: The study was conducted to explore the factors affecting Breastfeeding practices among mothers with Caesarean section delivery in selected maternity hospitals of Anand-Kheda district, Gujarat. Objectives: 1) To identify the factors affecting breastfeeding practices...
Aims: To make a research case for an innovative intervention by evaluating the demand and determinants of informal postnatal care and support. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Itire and Yaba in L...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i163
Background: Admission of a baby into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is highly traumatic and stressful for parents especially mothers. This leads to a breakdown of the family unit due to the impediments undermining the family routine. When a baby is born premature, prepar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i162
Background: The progress made in neonatal intensive care delivery worldwide has resulted in optimal health outcomes of neonates, however, newborns and infants still die. Majority of these infant and neonatal deaths, occur in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The experiences of many...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i161
Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) and its association with some maternal factors in the study area. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study of 108 consenting and parturient mothers who had their antenatal bookings and singlet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i160
Background: Mass media plays an important role in information dissemination in Nigeria and studies have shown that the interrelationship that exists between reproductive health behaviour and mass media campaigns on the use of modern contraceptives have resulted in the improvement...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i159
Introduction: Ghana has recorded improved access to skilled care during pregnancy (4+ visits) 89% and labour 78%, yet maternal mortality is 310 per 100 000 live births. This research was conducted to identify the socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of women with obste...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i158
Introduction: A lived experience is normally an undervalued and complex phenomena in nursing and midwifery despite its crucial influence on maternal and birth outcomes. During antenatal care, health care providers tend to concentrate on the pregnancy at the expense ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i157
Background: Senior high school students are faced with several sexual and reproductive health challenges and make decisions and choices based on their knowledge and perceptions of available sexual and reproductive health services. The study, therefore, assessed the knowledge, u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i156