Efforts to achieve the new worldwide goals for maternal and child survival will also prevent
stillbirth and improve health and developmental outcomes. However, the number of annual …

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The bony pelvis of adult humans exhibits marked sexual dimorphism, which is traditionally
interpreted in the framework of the “obstetrical dilemma” hypothesis: Giving birth to large …

In 2015, an estimated 303,000 women died as a result of pregnancy and childbirth-related
complications (WHO 2015a). Most of these deaths occurred in lowand middle-income …

Background Physical activity in pregnancy is associated with decreased risks of adverse
pregnancy outcomes such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. However, the …

Abstract Background Bihar, India has higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and
maternal and infant mortality relative to India as a whole. This study assesses whether IPV is …

Background Obstructed labor is one of the five major causes of maternal mortality and
morbidity in develo** countries. In Ethiopia, it accounts for 19.1% of maternal death. The …

Abstract Background Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries have high stillbirth rates
compared with high‐income countries, yet research on risk factors for stillbirth in SSA remain …

Background To study determinants of stillbirths as indicators of quality of care during labour
in an East African low resource referral hospital. Methods A criterion-based unmatched …

Introduction Pakistan is among the ten countries that account for 60% of global maternal
mortality. Lack of accurate data on maternal mortality and a complex interrelation of access …