Relationship Between Subchorionic Haematoma and Abdominal Massage in Pregnancy in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Kiridi EK (Author), Oriji PC (Author), Okechukwu C (Author), Briggs DC (Author), Ugwoegbu JU (Author), Ubom AE (Author), Addah AO (Author), Abasi IJ (Author), Bosrotsi P (Author), Adesina AD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background: Abdominal massage (AM) in pregnancy is a common practice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. AM may cause events such as subchorionic haematoma (SAH) and increase the risk of miscarriages and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Objective: To determine the relationship between AM a...