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Childbearing among the Igbos of Nigeria

V E Egwuatu

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Traditional Obstetric care among women of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria is described. The role of traditional birth attendants, antenatal care, management of delivery complications, postnatal care and traditional community practices surrounding birth are discussed.

    Keywords:
    AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCauses Of DeathCultural BackgroundDeliveryDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEnglish Speaking AfricaHealthHealth PersonnelHealth ServicesIndigenous Health ServicesMaternal HealthMaternal Health ServicesMaternal-child Health ServicesMedicineMedicine, TraditionalMidwivesMortalityNigeriaObstetrical SurgeryPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomesPrenatal CarePrimary Health CareReproductionResearch ReportSurgeryTreatmentWestern Africa

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