Reasons for obstetric referrals from community facilities to a tertiary obstetric facility: A study from Southern Karnataka

Context: Pregnancy-related preventable morbidity and mortality remain high in India. Safe delivery services should focus on improving neonatal and maternal outcomes while also enabling a positive childbirth experience. However, high rates of intrapartum obstetric referrals are common. Objective: To...

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Main Authors: Sudha Nagavarapu, Varsha Shridhar, Nora Kropp, Leela Murali, Swathi S Balachandra, Ramakrishna Prasad, Asha Kilaru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2019;volume=8;issue=7;spage=2378;epage=2383;aulast=Nagavarapu