Pregnancy and Childbirth problems in Nigeria – Maternal mortality following Complications of pregnancy in Nigeria

A retrospective analysis of data from St. Clara Maternity Hospital Umana Ndiagu in Nigeria. In 2005 a total of 1570 pregnant women passed through the hospital. 942 (60%) had early registration. 628 (40%) were prehandled by Unskilled birth Attendants before hospital presentation. Out of the 40% ; 320 (20.4%) were refered out due to severe complications. 246 (15.7%) stayed longer in hospital due to mild Complications, 62 (3.9%) delivered with no complications. Unfortunately 16 women out of the 20.4% refered to bigger health centers lost their lives. Majority of pregnant women are not sure of coming out alive from…