Intrapartum stillbirth in a Nigerian tertiary hospital setting

Abstract

Intrapartum stillbirth accounts for the majority of stillbirths in this setting. Avoidable delays, suboptimal intrapartum monitoring, and inappropriate interventions contribute to the majority of intrapartum stillbirths in Nigeria.

Determinants of perinatal mortality in Nigeria

“…Where intrapartum fetal death accounts for most perinatal deaths, it indicates poor-quality intrapartum care. This finding is in keeping with observations of others [7,[15][16][17]. Access to various measures of obstetric care has been shown to influence stillbirth rates strongly [15].…”

Stillbirth rate at an emerging tertiary health institution in Enugu, southeast Nigeria

“…It is twice the estimated value of 32 per 1000 births reported for Sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia, and almost 15 times higher than the rate of 5 stillbirths per 1000 births in high‐income countries [1]. The present rate is slightly lower than the rate of 89 stillbirths per 1000 births reported previously for Enugu [15].…”

Experiences and needs of Nigerian women after stillbirth

“…With a frequency of between 52 and 89 per 1000 births, Nigeria has one of the highest rates of stillbirth in the world [9,10]. This rate is even higher in remote areas, where many of the mothers have no access to prenatal care and labor in unorthodox health facilities.…”