The most prominent sign of labour is strong repetitive uterine contractions. Pain in contractions has been described as feeling similar to very strong menstrual cramps. … See more

Station refers to the relationship of the fetal presenting part to the level of the ischial spines. When the presenting part is at the ischial spines … See more

Obstetric care frequently subjects women to institutional routines, which may have adverse effects on the progress of labour. Supportive care … See more

Role of males
Historically, women have been attended and supported by other women during labour and birth. … See more

In many cases and with increasing frequency, childbirth is achieved through labour induction or caesarean section, also called a C-section. Labour induction is the process or … See more

There was a 44% decline in the maternal death rate between 1990 and 2015. However, 830 women died every day in 2015 from causes … See more

The United Nations Population Fund estimated that 303,000 women died of pregnancy or childbirth related causes in 2015. These causes range from severe bleeding See more