Preventing antenatal stillbirths: An innovative approach for primary health care
Background: In South Africa (SA), approximately 16 000 stillbirths occur annually. Most are classified as unexplained and occur in district hospitals. Many of these deaths may be caused by undetected foetal growth restriction. Continuous wave Doppler ultrasound of the umbilical artery (CWDU-UmA) is...
Main Authors: | Tsakane M. Hlongwane, Tanita Botha, Bongani S. Nkosi, Robert C. Pattinson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2022-08-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5487 |
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