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- Bed rest with or without hospitalisation for hypertension during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2010
Bed rest or restriction of activity, with or without hospitalisation, have been advocated for women with hypertension during pregnancy to improve pregnancy outcome. However, benefits need to be demonstrated before such interventions can be recommended sin
- Behavioral interventions for improving contraceptive use among women living with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2013
Contraception services can help meet the family planning goals of women living with HIV as well as prevent mother-to-child transmission. Due to the increased availability of antiretroviral therapy, survival has improved for people living with HIV, and mor
- Betamimetics for inhibiting preterm labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2014
Preterm birth is a major contributor to perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Tocolytic agents are drugs used to inhibit uterine contractions. Betamimetics are tocolytic agents that have been widely used, especially in resource-poor countries.
- Betamimetics for suspected impaired fetal growth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Aug-2009
Betamimetic drugs may promote fetal growth by increasing the availability of nutrients and by decreasing vascular resistance. They may also induce adverse effects via their effects on carbohydrate metabolism.
- Biochemical tests of placental function for assessment in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jun-2012
Biochemical tests of placental or feto-placental function were widely used in the 1960s and 1970s in high-risk pregnancies to try to predict, and thus try to avoid, adverse fetal outcome.
- Biofeedback for pain management during labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2011
Labour is often associated with pain and discomfort caused by a complex and subjective interaction of multiple factors, and should be understood within a multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary framework. Within the non-pharmacological approach, biofeedb
- Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2012
A biophysical profile (BPP) includes ultrasound monitoring of fetal movements, fetal tone and fetal breathing, ultrasound assessment of liquor volume with or without assessment of the fetal heart rate. The BPP is performed in an effort to identify babies
- Biphasic versus monophasic oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2011
Side effects caused by oral contraceptives discourage compliance with, and continuation of, oral contraceptives (OCs). Three approaches have been used to decrease these adverse effects: reduction of steroid dose, development of new steroids, and new formu
- Biphasic versus triphasic oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-May-2011
Side effects caused by oral contraceptives discourage compliance with, and continuation of, oral contraceptives. A suggested disadvantage of biphasic compared to triphasic oral contraceptive (OC) pills is an increase in breakthrough bleeding. We conducted
- Breast stimulation for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Sep-2009
Breast stimulation has been suggested as a means of inducing labour. It is a non-medical intervention allowing women greater control over the induction process. This is one of a series of reviews of methods of cervical ripening and labour induction using
- Breastfeeding or breast milk for procedural pain in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2012
Physiological changes brought about by pain may contribute to the development of morbidity in neonates. Clinical studies have shown reduction in changes in physiological parameters and pain score measurements following pre-emptive analgesic administration
- Buccal or sublingual misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2009
This is one of a series of reviews of cervical ripening and labour induction using standardised methodology. Misoprostol administered by the oral and sublingual routes have the advantage of rapid onset of action, while the sublingual and vaginal routes ha
- Caesarean delivery for the second twin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2011
The optimal mode of birth for a second twin in breech position is controversial, with support for both caesarean and vaginal birth.
- Caesarean section for non-medical reasons at term
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Feb-2012
Caesarean section rates are progressively rising in many parts of the world. One suggested reason is increasing requests by women for caesarean section in the absence of clear medical indications, such as placenta praevia, HIV infection, contracted pelvis
- Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm birth in singletons
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2013
Planned caesarean delivery for women thought be in preterm labour may be protective for baby, but could also be quite traumatic for both mother and baby. The optimal mode of delivery of preterm babies for both cephalic and breech presentation remains, the
- Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preventing mother to infant hepatitis C virus transmission
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2010
Observational studies have generally not provided evidence that delivery by caesarean section reduces perinatal hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission. However, these studies have methodological weaknesses with potential for bias and their findings should b
- Calcium channel blockers for inhibiting preterm labour and birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2014
Preterm birth is a major contributor to perinatal mortality and morbidity, affecting around 9% of births in high-income countries and an estimated 13% of births in low- and middle-income countries. Tocolytics are drugs used to suppress uterine contraction
- Calcium channel blockers for potential impaired fetal growth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Aug-2009
Calcium channel blockers may increase the blood flow to the fetus or may improve fetal-placental cellular energy generation. This could enhance fetal growth.
- Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Feb-2015
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is known to have an effect on fetal growth and development. It is recommended that women increase their calcium intake during pregnancy and lactation, although the recommended dosage varies among professionals. Currentl
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jun-2014
Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are common causes of serious morbidity and death. Calcium supplementation may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, and may help to prevent preterm birth.
