Training Workshop for Traditional Birth Attendants at Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria; A Community Development Service at Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Abstract

A significant proportion of births in Nigeria still occur in the homes of traditional birth attendants (TBA) . Recent studies have revealed many complicated cases of obstructed labour from TBAs. TBAs are popular in developing countries. They lack formal education or medical training and some of their clients end up with obstetric complications, which may lead to severe maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Women in the developing world are forty times more likely to die from pregnancy related complications than women living in the industrial world. More than 90% of maternal deaths occur in low income countries where others factors may contribute to the presence of severe postpartum haemorrhage. Most deliveries in Nigeria still occur in the homes of traditional birth attendants. Increased community awareness, promotion of appropriate technology, effective health care, planning starting from the grassroots levels to tertiary levels establishment of a streamlined and effective referral system will help reduce maternal mortality from obstetric emergencies reducing maternal morbidity and mortality are among the key international development goals.