Early Breastfeeding Initiation of Postpartum Hemorrhage Events

Measurement of breastfeeding initiation: Ethiopian mothers’ perception about survey questions assessing early initiation of breastfeeding

BACKGROUND Although breastfeeding is almost universal in Ethiopia, only 52% newborns benefited from early initiation in 2011. Early initiation is one of the recommended interventions for saving newborn lives but its potential seems not yet realized for Ethiopian newborns and there is a need for continued efforts to increase coverage. To do so, it is also relevant to focus on consistent and accu...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Causes Maternal Mortality

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in rural Tanzania

BACKGROUND Breastfeeding is widely known for its imperative contribution in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. However, evidence regarding timing of initiation of breastfeeding is limited in Tanzania. This study examines the extent of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in three rural districts of Tanzania. METHODS Data were collected in 2011 in a cross-...

Postpartum hemorrhage.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most important single cause of maternal death in both developing and developed countries. It arises from abnormalities in one of four basic processes, with uterine atony being the most common. A multidisciplinary approach to management is important. The value of oxytocin and prostaglandins, including misoprostol, in treatment is discussed. Recently developed, ...

Factors associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Western Nepal

The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth has numerous nutritional and immunological benefits and has been found to reduce neonatal mortality. This community-based prospective cohort study aimed to report the rate of, and factors associated with, early initiation of breastfeeding in Western Nepal. The rate of early initiation of breastfeeding was reported, and associations betwee...