AFJOG

African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2024 | Volume 2 | Issue 3 CONTENTS EDITOR Prof Leon Snyman DEPUTY EDITOR Prof Zeelha Abdool EDITORIAL BOARD Dr Charles Businge Nelson Mandela University Dr Khumbo Jere University of Cape Town Dr Langanani Mbodi University of the Witswatersrand Prof Leneo Matsela Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Dr TraceyAdams University of Cape Town Prof Tsakane Hlongwane University of Pretoria Dr Tshidi Sebitloane University of Kwazulu-Natal The African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is published by In House Publications, P.O. Box 412748, Craighall, 2024. Johannesburg, South Africa Cell: +27 82 604 5038 Email: inhouse@iafrica.com Website: www.afjog.com PUBLISHER: In House Publications PRODUCTION: Andrew Thomas ADVERTISING : Andrew Thomas 082 604 5038 REPRODUCTION: Rachel du Plessis rachel@prycision.com Prycision prycision.com AFRICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (AFJOG) is written by specialists in its field. It aims, primarily, to present articles on the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in South Africa and Africa and is distributed to Obstetricians & Gynaecologists as well as G.P’s and other Specialists concerned with the rendering of healthcare to women. The journal is multidisciplinary, and includes original research, review articles, case reports and editorials. The views expressed in individual articles are the personal views of the authors and are not necessarily shared by the Editors, the Advertisers or the Publisher. No articles may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the Publisher, In House Publications. ISSN PRINT: 3006-8916 ISSN DIGITAL: 3006 8924 01 07 19 EDITORIAL REVIEW ORIGINAL RESEARCH THE INCESSANT ESCALATION OF MEDICO-LEGAL CHALLENGES OF SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS L Snyman PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS TO PREVENT HIV INFECTION DURING PREGNANCYAND BREAST-FEEDING: A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE DH Ndlovu, L Matsela HIGH RISK OF MAJOR PLACENTA PRAEVIA PRESENTS DELETERIOUS EFFECTS ON MATERNAL AND FOETAL OUTCOMES D N.Wawa; M E Chabalala and L Matsela 25 THE ROLE OF FOOT LENGTH MEASUREMENT TO DETERMINE THE GESTATIONAL AGE IN STILLBIRTHS DN Emvula, J Makin, FM Molokoanes 35 GUIDELINES CLINICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS IN SOUTH AFRICA Western Cape Blood Service 31 AN ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS FOR POST CAESAREAN SECTION SEPSIS IN TEMBISA PROVINCIAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL T Nzenza, M Setati, M Mlilo, E Buchmann, L Langa-Mlambo, S Nkosi African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Volume 2 | Issue 3 | 2024 | 04