Table 2 Prevalence of Maternal Symptoms during antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods
From: Maternal and child health in Yushu, Qinghai Province, China
| Â | N | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Antenatal | ||
   Dizziness and blurry vision | 111 | 48 |
   Headache | 107 | 46 |
   Abdominal pain | 96 | 41 |
   Fever | 93 | 40 |
   Swelling in face, hands and feet | 64 | 27 |
   Vaginal bleeding | 13 | 6 |
Intrapartum | ||
   Prolonged labor | 79 | 37 |
   Seizures | 58 | 27 |
   Excessive vaginal bleeding | 37 | 17 |
   Retained placenta ("placenta stuck inside") | 19 | 9 |
   Obstructed labor ("baby would not come out after pushing") | 14 | 7 |
   High blood pressure | 6 | 3 |
   Vaginal tear | 5 | 2 |
Postpartum | ||
   Severe lower abdominal pain | 132 | 56 |
   Fever | 99 | 42 |
   Painful/red/infected breast | 95 | 41 |
   Postpartum depression ("feelings of depression") | 71 | 31 |
   Excessive vaginal bleeding | 66 | 29 |
   Foul-smelling vaginal discharge | 61 | 27 |
   Dysuria ("burning when you urinate") | 54 | 24 |