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Frequency of obstetric emergencies.
| Type of emergency | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Prolonged labour | 46 (17.6) |
| Obstructed labour | 43 (16.4) |
| Postpartum haemorrhage | 37 (14.1) |
| Fetal distress | 28 (10.6) |
| Severe pregnancy-induced hypertension | 23 (8.8) |
| Eclampsia | 21 (8.0) |
| Antepartum haemorrhage | 20 (7.6) |
| Puerperial sepsis | 16 (6.1) |
| Ruptured uterus | 12 (4.6) |
| Retained second twin | 10 (3.8) |
| Severe anaemia in pregnancy | 2 (0.8) |
| Cord prolapse | 2 (0.8) |
| Cord presentation | 1 (0.4) |
| Uterine inversion | 1 (0.4) |
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| Total | 262 (100) |
