ABORTION AND POST ABORTION CARE
INTRODUCTION Abortion in pregnancy is a cause of maternal mortality worldwide. It is the number one cause of maternal death in Nigeria as it carries 23% out of the other direct cause. Complication of abortion is preventable with an improved maternal health care e.g. post abortion care; this could save many lives. DEFINITION ; - • This is termination of pregnancy before 24weeks of gestation or before the foetus is viable. PATHOLOGY • Haemorrhage into the decidua basalis. • Necrotic changes in the tissue adjacent to the bleeding. Detachment of the conceptus. The above will stimulate uterine contraction resulting in expulsion CAUSES OF ABORTION • ...