Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for around 25% of maternal mortality worldwide (WHO, 2007), reaching as high as 60% in some countries. PPH can also […] Read More
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Uterotonic drugs act directly on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increase the tone, rate, and strength of rhythmic contractions. The body produces a […] Read More
Being a new mom and having a baby to look after can be overwhelming and stressful, even for the best of us. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve anticipated your baby’s arrival, or how much you love them; you might still end up feeling like your emotions are all over the place. Postpartum depression is so common in new moms that it has been given a nickname – the baby blues. With a complete lack of time to care for yourself, as well as the sleepless nights, it’s no wonder that many new moms suffer from emotions that can take over from time to time.
In 2003, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) issued a joint statement that has prioritized universal […] Read More
Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth Prepared by the JHPIEGO/MNH Program with support from the Averting Maternal Death and Disability Program at the Mailman School […] Read More
Efforts such as the Safe Motherhood Initiative and the World Health Organization (WHO) Making Pregnancy Safer Division and strategies to meet the United Nations Millennium […] Read More
Efforts such as the Safe Motherhood Initiative and the World Health Organization (WHO) Making Pregnancy Safer Division and strategies to meet the United Nations Millennium […] Read More
The on-site and individual (SAIN) learning package on the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage consists of a Facilitator’s Guide to train mentors, a Mentor’s Guide, a […] Read More