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Original Articles

Nutritional Status in Pregnancy and Prediction of Low Birth Weight: Evaluation of a Table of Reference 

63

R.A. Sanusi and V.A. Oredipe

Abstract

Influence of Antenatal Care on the Haematocrit Value of Pregnant Nigerian Igbo Women 

68

J.I.B-D Adinma, J.I. Ikechebelu, U.N. Onyejimbe, G. Amilo and E. Adinma.

Abstract

Trends in the Age of Primigravidae in Enugu, Nigeria 

71

H.E. Onah and J.N. Eze

Abstract

Induction of Labour at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto 

74

B.A. Ekele and J.A. Oyetunji

Abstract

The Use of Misoprostol for Induction of Labour in a Low-Resource Setting 

78

E.Y. Kwawukume and R.P. Ayertey

Abstract

Problems and Progress of Obstetric Care in Nigeria: Home or Hospital Delivery? Views from a Rural Community 

82

L.V. Adekunle

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Feasibility of Reducing the Caesarean Section Rate at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

86

P.O. Nkwo and H.E. Onah

Abstract

Are Destructive Operations Still Relevant to Obstetric Practice in Developing Countries? 

90

F.O. Ezugwu, S.E. Anya, H.E. Onah and J.M. Okaro

Abstract

Socio-Demographic and Some Anamnestic Characteristics of Antenatal Patients in Nigeria and Germany 

93

P.I. Onwuhafua and W. Kunzel.

Abstract

Caesarean Morbidity and Mortality in a Private Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria 

97

O.C. Ezechi, C.A. Nwokoro, B.K.E. Kalu, F.O. Njokanma and G.C.E. Okeke.

Abstract

Epidemiology of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria 

101

M.A. Ijaiya, A.P. Aboyeji and Z.B.B. Ijaiya

Abstract

Pathology of Abortion-Related Deaths in Port Harcourt Nigeria 

104

D. Seleye-Fubara, E. N. Etebu and J. Ikimalo

Abstract

Contraception with Medroxyprogesterone Injections in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.  

107

A.O.U. Okpani and P.L. Kua

Abstract

Ovarian Teratomas in Port Harcourt: A Clinicopathologic Study of 83 Cases.  

112

J. Ikimalo and D. Seleye-Fubara

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Case Report

Heterotopic Pregnancy Following Induction of Ovulation: a Case Report.  

115

E.I. Archibong and S.J. Etuk