Table 4 Reasons for obstetric referrals, showing frequency of occurrence in percentages
Reason for obstetric referral | No. | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Prolonged labour | 81 | 25.1 |
PIH and Complications | 56 | 17.4 |
PPH | 21 | 6.5 |
APH | 19 | 5.9 |
Abnormal presentation | 18 | 5.6 |
Foetal distress | 18 | 5.6 |
Delayed 2nd stage | 17 | 5.3 |
Prev. C/S | 15 | 4.7 |
CPD | 9 | 2.8 |
Big abdomen | 9 | 2.8 |
Meconium stained liquor | 7 | 2.2 |
PROM | 6 | 1.9 |
Retained placenta | 5 | 1.5 |
Twin gestation | 5 | 1.5 |
Others | 36 | 11.2 |