Abstract
Obstructed labor and its sequelae, continue to be one of the major obstetric complications in w x Nigeria and other developing countries 1 . Eradication of illiteracy among our women by providw x ing them with compulsory, free education 2 , and Ž . training of traditional birth attendants TBAS w x 3 , are some of the recommendations designed to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The contribution to maternal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria by spiritual churches where w x they are actively involved in obstetric care 4 , has not previously been investigated. They are a popular primary resort for pregnant women, and women in labor, and only reluctantly release cases of obstetric complications to conventional health Ž . centers CHC when the cases have reached a state of disrepair. They see their work as a divine gift from God, thus making it difficult to alter their practices and rely strongly on the efficacy of prayers for the conduct of delivery and managew x ment of complications 4 .
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