Robson classification of caesarean births: implications for reducing caesarean section rate in a private tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

Background: Caesarean section (CS) is a potentially lifesaving obstetric procedure. However, there are concerns about the rising CS rate in many countries of the world including Nigeria. The Ten-Group Robson classification system is presently recommended as an effective monitoring tool for comparing CS rates and identifying target groups for intervention aimed at reducing the rates.

Peritoneal adhesion findings during laparoscopy: Determinants of occurrence and effect of severity on operative outcomes in a Nigerian Hospital.

Context: Peritoneal adhesions unlike other immediately recognizable complications of the surgery may produce long-term consequences, which include infertility and intestinal obstruction.

Aims: The study aimed to determine the prevalence, the determinants, and the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery associated with intraperitoneal adhesion findings.

Settings And Design: This was a retrospective observational study.

Comparison of Zuspan regimen and its 12-hour modification in women with severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in two hospitals in Abeokuta.

Background: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are leading causes of maternal mortality (with severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia [SPE/EC] being causes of death). Magnesium sulphate (MgSO) has proven to be the drug of choice for SPE/EC management. However, its availability and cost remain a drawback to its use in developing countries.

Effect of hyoscine-N-butylbromide on labor duration among nullipara in a southwestern Nigerian teaching hospital: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of hyoscine-N-butylbromide on the duration of the first stage of labor among nulliparous women.

Methods: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study among 126 nulliparous women admitted in the active phase of labor to a teaching hospital in Sagamu, Nigeria, from January to August 2018. Based on the inclusion criteria, women were recruited and randomized to the study or control group, and given intravenous hyoscine-N-butylbromide 20 mg (1 mL) or sterile water (1 mL), respectively, during the active phase.

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of birth preparedness and complication readiness in recently delivered women of a Southwestern Nigerian Town.

Context: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) have been shown to increase knowledge of danger signs and enhance access to skilled obstetric care. Previous studies have focused on intermediate outcomes of BPCR such as utilization of skilled care for pregnancy and delivery.

Aims: This study aims to determine the maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness.

Effect of hyoscine butyl-bromide on the duration of active phase of labor: A randomized-controlled trial.

Objective: Hyoscine butyl bromide (HBB) is known for its antispasmodic action and has been in use for over five decades, there is however no consensus on its effectiveness in the labor process. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HBB on the duration of the active phase of labor.

Materials And Methods: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 160 parturient who received either intravenous Hyoscine butyl-bromide (20 mg in 1 ml; n = 80) or intravenous normal saline (1 ml, n = 80).