Labour and delivery
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201 - 300Maternal position in the second stage of labour for women with epidural anaesthesia
External cephalic version for breech presentation at term
Intermittent auscultation (IA) of fetal heart rate in labour for fetal well‐being
Prophylactic oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage
Combined spinal-epidural versus epidural analgesia in labour: Cochrane systematic review
Intravenous fluids for reducing the duration of labour in low risk nulliparous women: Cochrane systematic review
Relaxation therapy for preventing and treating preterm labour: Cochrane systematic review
Relaxation techniques for pain management in labour
Antibiotic prophylaxis during the second and third trimester to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes and morbidity: Cochrane systematic review
Mechanical methods for induction of labour
Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections
Acute tocolysis for uterine tachysystole or suspected fetal distress
Planned early delivery versus expectant management for hypertensive disorders from 34 weeks gestation to term
Antibiotic prophylaxis for operative vaginal delivery
Prophylactic versus selective antibiotics for term newborn infants of mothers with risk factors for neonatal infection
Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labour
Routine ultrasound in late pregnancy (after 24 weeks gestation)
Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour
Prostaglandins for management of retained placenta
Fetal scalp stimulation for assessing fetal well‐being during labour
Combination of tocolytic agents for inhibiting preterm labour: Cochrane systematic review
Techniques for assisting difficult delivery at caesarean section
Position in the second stage of labour for women without epidural anaesthesia
Antenatal clinics and specialist care: consultations, referrals, treatment guidelines
Information for pregnant women about caesarean birth
Surgical treatment of fibroids for subfertility
Prophylactic use of ergot alkaloids in the third stage of labour
Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birth
Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping of term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes
Antenatal clinics: care and examinations
Chronic diseases and pregnancy
Vaginal chlorhexidine during labour to prevent early-onset neonatal group B streptococcal infection: Cochrane systematic review
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
Hospitalization and bed rest for multiple pregnancy
Patient‐controlled analgesia with remifentanil versus alternative parenteral methods for pain management in labour
Antiretrovirals for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection: Cochrane systematic review
Oral misoprostol for induction of labour
Instruments for assisted vaginal birth
Use of endoanal ultrasound for reducing the risk of complications related to anal sphincter injury after vaginal birth
Elective birth at 37 weeks’ gestation for women with an uncomplicated twin pregnancy: Cochrane systematic review
Intrapartum interventions for preventing shoulder dystocia
Uterine massage for preventing postpartum haemorrhage
Factors that influence the provision of intrapartum and postnatal care by skilled birth attendants in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Interventionist versus expectant care for severe pre‐eclampsia between 24 and 34 weeks' gestation
Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women
Planned early delivery versus expectant management for monoamniotic twins
Alternative positions for the baby at birth before clamping the umbilical cord
Carbetocin for preventing postpartum haemorrhage: Cochrane systematic review
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Strategies for optimising antenatal corticosteroid administration for women with anticipated preterm birth
Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing preterm birth in singleton pregnancy
Intrapartum foetal scalp lactate sampling for foetal assessment in the presence of a non-reassuring foetal heart rate trace
Nitroglycerin for management of retained placenta
Pelvic floor muscle training for preventing and treating urinary and faecal incontinence in antenatal and postnatal women
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for preventing and treating acute bleeds during pregnancy in women with congenital bleeding disorders
Planned home versus hospital care for preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes (PPROM) prior to 37 weeks' gestation
Amnioinfusion for third trimester preterm premature rupture of membranes: Cochrane systematic review
Stem cell‐based interventions for the prevention and treatment of intraventricular haemorrhage and encephalopathy of prematurity in preterm infants
Cervical assessment by ultrasound for preventing preterm delivery
External cephalic version for breech presentation before term
External cephalic version for breech presentation before term
Selective versus routine use of episiotomy for vaginal birth
Prostaglandins before caesarean section for preventing neonatal respiratory distress: Cochrane systematic review
Midwife continuity of care models versus other models of care for childbearing women
Caesarean section for non‐medical reasons at term
Infusion techniques for peripheral arterial thrombolysis
Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancy
Umbilical vein injection for management of retained placenta
Hospitalisation and bed rest for multiple pregnancy
Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma
Maternity waiting facilities for improving maternal and neonatal outcome in low‐resource countries
Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, detection, and management of postpartum haemorrhage: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Antibiotics for treating gonorrhoea in pregnancy
Planned caesarean section for women with a twin pregnancy
Fetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound in high‐risk pregnancies
Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma and postpartum complications
Maternal obesity and infant outcomes
Surgical repair of spontaneous perineal tears that occur during childbirth versus no intervention: Cochrane systematic review
Insulin versus oral anti-diabetic pharmacological therapies for gestational diabetes
Oxytocin for preventing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in non‐facility birth settings
Intravenous versus intramuscular prophylactic oxytocin for reducing blood loss in the third stage of labour
Routine ultrasound in late pregnancy (after 24 weeks' gestation): Cochrane systematic review
Antenatal dietary education and supplementation to increase energy and protein intake
Doppler ultrasound for foetal assessment in high risk pregnancies
Methods for blood loss estimation after vaginal birth
Impact of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and viral influenza vaccinations in pregnancy for improving maternal, neonatal and infant health outcomes: Cochrane systematic review
Metformin for gestational diabetes