Research and epidemiology
Maternal and perinatal health
Recent research articles
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Global progress and potentially effective policy responses to reduce maternal mortality
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2012 Oct;119 Suppl 1:S9-S12. -
The WHO maternal near-miss approach and the maternal severity index model (MSI): tools for assessing the management of severe maternal morbidity
PLOS One. 2012;7(8):e44129. Epub 2012 Aug 29 -
Comparative efficacy of postpartum sterilisation with the titanium clip versus partial salpingectomy: a randomised controlled trial
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology . 2012 Aug 24. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03482.x. [Epub ahead of print] -
Preventing maternal and newborn deaths globally: using innovation and science to address challenges in implementing life-saving interventions
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Sep;120(3):636-642. -
Active management of the third stage of labour with and without controlled cord traction: a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial
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Stillbirths
WHO/L.Taylor
Even though 98% of stillbirths occur in low- and middle-income countries, high-income countries are not immune. New estimates in The Lancet suggest the way to address the problem is through strengthening programmes such as comprehensive emergency obstetric care and syphilis detection and treatment.