Childbirth in Nigeria

Childbirth practices in Nigeria vary between urban and rural areas, traditional and modern medicine, and among ethnic and religious groups.[1] As the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria has one of the highest fertility rates, with an estimate of 9.22 million births annually.[2] The country faces significant challenges in maternal and child health, accounting for approximately 20% of global maternal deaths.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Opara, Uchechi Clara; Iheanacho, Peace Njideka; Petrucka, Pammla (13 January 2025). "Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women's use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study". BMC Public Health. 25 (1): 133. doi:10.1186/s12889-025-21275-9. PMC 11727540. PMID 39806330.
  2. ↑ Izugbara, Chimaraoke O.; Wekesah, Frederick M.; Adednini, Sunday A. (2016). Maternal Health in Nigeria: A Situation Update (PDF). African Population and Health Research Center.
  3. ↑ Ope, Beatrice Wuraola (18 May 2020). "Reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria: addressing maternal health services' perception and experience". Journal of Global Health Reports. 4. doi:10.29392/001c.12733.
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