Obstructed labour was most commonly caused by cephalopelvic disproportion (44.8%) and was associated with a maternal mortality rate of 1% and a perinatal mortality rate of 24.8%.
Cross-Sectional (n=105)
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Obstructed labour remains a significant cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh, primarily driven by cephalopelvic disproportion and lack of antenatal care.
Background: Obstructed labour is one of the most common preventable cause of maternal and prenatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the risk factors as well as to asses the outcome of obstructed labour. Method: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Gynecology 4(2):43-46
Islam et al. (Wed,) conducted a cross-sectional in Obstructed labour (n=105). Obstructed labour was most commonly caused by cephalopelvic disproportion (44.8%) and was associated with a maternal mortality rate of 1% and a perinatal mortality rate of 24.8%.