Umbilical cord prolapsed through urethra: An unusual presentation of a vesico-uterine fistula.

Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when a loop of cord is present below the presenting part when the amniotic membranes are ruptured. The incidence is 0.2% of total births.

Maternal perceptions of antenatal care provision at a tertiary level hospital, riyadh.

Objective: Report maternal perceptions of antenatal care provision and identify deficiencies in the current model of care provision.

Methods: A survey was conducted to record maternal views about quality of antenatal consultations provided at a tertiary level hospital. Trained nurses and female health workers interviewed the patients attending antenatal visits during the month of July 2009.

Factors associated with cesarean deliveries at Women Specialized Hospital Riyadh, King Fahd Medical City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Background: The risks and safety of cesarean section (CS) differ from place to place in the world. According to the World Health Organization, the best outcomes for mothers and babies appear to occur with CS rates of 5-15%. Increasing maternal age and high parity are among the chief determinants of cesarean deliveries.