Publications by authors named "Simachew Kassa Limenih"
Article Synopsis
- Episiotomy, a surgical procedure to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth, is less common in developed countries but still prevalent in places like Ethiopia, prompting a study to assess its use and related factors.
- A study involving 411 mothers in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, found an episiotomy rate of 41.1%, with factors such as being a first-time mother, prolonged labor, instrument delivery, oxytocin use, and higher birth weight all significantly increasing the likelihood of the procedure.
- The study concludes that the high rate of episiotomy is concerning, urging for increased awareness and more selective use of this surgical intervention during childbirth.
Introduction: Nonreassuring fetal heart rate patterns (NRFHRP) suggest fetal conciliation or a deteriorating ability to handle the stress of labor. Nearly half of stillbirths occurring worldwide are due to hypoxia which is primarily manifested by NRFHRP. Hence, this study assessed the proportion and associated factors of NRFHRP in the Finote Selam primary hospital, North West Ethiopia.
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