Showing 1-20 of 589 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Pregnancy and childbirth 
- 20 µg versus >20 µg estrogen combined oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2013
Concern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However, reducing the amount of estrogen to improve safety could result in decreased contraceptive effectivene
- Abdominal decompression for suspected fetal compromise/pre‐eclampsia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.
- Abdominal decompression in normal pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.
- Abdominal surgical incisions for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2013
Caesarean section is the commonest major operation performed on women worldwide. Operative techniques, including abdominal incisions, vary. Some of these techniques have been evaluated through randomised trials.
- Absorbable suture materials for primary repair of episiotomy and second degree tears
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2010
Approximately 70% of women will experience perineal trauma following vaginal delivery and will require stitches. This may result in pain, suture removal and superficial dyspareunia.
- Active versus expectant management for women in the third stage of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Feb-2019
Active management of the third stage of labour involves giving a prophylactic uterotonic, early cord clamping and controlled cord traction to deliver the placenta. With expectant management, signs of placental separation are awaited and the placenta is de
- Active versus expectant management in the third stage of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2009
- Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2017
This is one of a series of reviews of methods of cervical ripening and labour induction. The use of complementary therapies is increasing. Women may look to complementary therapies during pregnancy and childbirth to be used alongside conventional medical
- Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management during labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Feb-2020
Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management. This review examined evidence about the use of acupuncture and acup
- Admission tests other than cardiotocography for fetal assessment during labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Apr-2011
Evidence on the benefits of admission tests other than cardiotocography in preventing adverse perinatal outcomes has not been established.
- Advance misoprostol distribution to pregnant women for preventing and treating postpartum haemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jun-2020
Advance community distribution of misoprostol for preventing or treating postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has become an attractive strategy to expand uterotonic coverage to places where conventional uterotonic use is not feasible. However, the value and safet
- Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy prevention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2013
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy when taken after unprotected intercourse. Obtaining emergency contraception within the recommended time frame is difficult for many women. Advance provision could circumvent some obstacles to timely use.
- Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2006
Physiological responses of the fetus (especially increase in heart rate) to single, brief bouts of maternal exercise have been documented frequently. Many pregnant women wish to engage in aerobic exercise during pregnancy, but are concerned about possible
- Agents for ovarian stimulation for intrauterine insemination (IUI) in ovulatory women with infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2021
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), combined with ovarian stimulation (OS), has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for infertile couples. Several agents for ovarian stimulation, combined with IUI, have been proposed, but it is still not clear whi
- Albumin infusion for low serum albumin in preterm newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Apr-2010
Intravenous albumin infusion is used to treat hypoalbuminaemia in critically ill infants. Hypoalbuminaemia occurs in a number of clinical situations including prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), chronic lung disease (CLD), necrotising entero
- Altered dietary salt for preventing pre-eclampsia, and its complications
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
In the past, women have been advised that lowering their salt intake might reduce their risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Although this practice has largely ceased, it remains important to assess the evidence about possible effects of altered dietary salt
- Alternative magnesium sulphate regimens for women with pre‐eclampsia and eclampsia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Aug-2010
Magnesium sulphate remains the drug of choice for both prevention and treatment of women with eclampsia. Regimens for administration of this drug have evolved over the years, but have not yet been formally evaluated.
- Alternative positions for the baby at birth before clamping the umbilical cord
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
The third stage of labour is from birth of the baby until delivery of the placenta. Clamping the umbilical cord is one component of active management of the third stage. Deferring cord clamping allows blood flow between the baby and the placenta to contin
- Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2012
Alternative institutional settings have been established for the care of pregnant women who prefer little or no medical intervention. The settings may offer care throughout pregnancy and birth, or only during labour; they may be part of hospitals or frees
- Alternative versus standard packages of antenatal care for low‐risk pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jul-2015
The number of visits for antenatal (prenatal) care developed without evidence of how many visits are necessary. The content of each visit also needs evaluation.
