Showing 141-160 of 589 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Pregnancy and childbirth 
- Corticosteroids for cervical ripening and induction of labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
The role of corticosteroids in the process of labour is not well understood. Animal studies have shown the importance of cortisol secretion by the fetal adrenal gland in initiating labour in sheep. Infusion of glucocorticosteroids into the fetus has also
- Corticosteroids for HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jul-2010
Pre-eclampsia is a relatively common complication of pregnancy. HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) syndrome is a severe manifestation of pre-eclampsia with significant morbidity and mortality for pregnant women and their children. Co
- Corticosteroids for HELLP syndrome in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2009
Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome is a severe form of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a multi-system disease of pregnancy associated with an increase in blood pressure and increased perinatal and maternal morbidity and m
- Critical incident audit and feedback to improve perinatal and maternal mortality and morbidity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jan-2011
Audit and feedback of critical incidents is an established part of obstetric practice. However, the effect on perinatal and maternal mortality is unclear. The potential harmful effects and costs are unknown.
- Cup feeding versus other forms of supplemental enteral feeding for newborn infants unable to fully breastfeed
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Feb-2008
Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for newborn infants, and the ideal way for infants to receive breast milk is through suckling at the breast. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible, as there are numerous reasons why a newborn infant may not
- Cycle regimens for frozen-thawed embryo transfer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Pregnancy rates following frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) treatment have always been found to be lower than following embryo transfer using fresh embryos. Nevertheless, FET increases the (cumulative) pregnancy rate, reduces cost, is relatively simple
- Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors for treating preterm labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-May-2015
Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors inhibit uterine contractions, are easily administered and appear to have few maternal side effects. However, adverse effects have been reported in the fe
- Daily oral iron supplementation during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jul-2015
Iron and folic acid supplementation has been the preferred intervention to improve iron stores and prevent anaemia among pregnant women, and it is thought to improve other maternal and birth outcomes.
- Day three versus day two embryo transfer following in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Embryo transfer (ET) was traditionally performed two days after oocyte retrieval; however, developments in culture media have allowed embryos to be maintained in culture for longer periods. Delaying transfer from day two to day three would allow for furth
- Deflation of gastric band balloon in pregnancy for improving outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Mar-2013
In line with the rise in the prevalence of obesity, an increasing number of women of childbearing age are undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), resulting in an increasing number of pregnancies with a band in place. Currently, there is
- Depot medroxyprogesterone versus Norethisterone oenanthate for long-acting progestogenic contraception.
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Mar-2012
There are two injectable progestogen-only contraceptives (IPCs) that have been available in many countries in the world since 1983. They are both still extensively used in many developing countries, forming a large proportion of the health system's expend
- Depot versus daily administration of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist protocols for pituitary down regulation in assisted reproduction cycles
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Dec-2012
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) is commonly used to switch off (down regulate) the pituitary gland and thus suppress ovarian activity in women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Other fertility drugs (gonadotrophins) are then used to
- Diaphragm versus diaphragm with spermicides for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Sep-2011
The diaphragm is usually used with a spermicide. However, some practitioners have suggested that spermicides offer no additional contraceptive protection and have advocated alternative guidelines for the use of diaphragms.
- Diet or exercise, or both, for preventing excessive weight gain in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2015
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2012, Issue 4. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcomes including gestational diabetes, hypertension, caesarean section, macrosomia, and stillbi
- Diet or exercise, or both, for weight reduction in women after childbirth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jul-2013
Weight retention after pregnancy may contribute to obesity. It is known that diet and exercise are recommended components of any weight loss programme in the general population. However, strategies to achieve healthy body weight among postpartum women hav
- Dietary advice in pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2011
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy which can result in significant adverse outcomes for mother and child both in the short and long term. The potential for adverse outcomes, in addition to the increasing
- Dietary regulation for 'gestational diabetes'
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2008
Impaired glucose metabolism in pregnancy may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Primary dietary therapy is used in the management of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
- Different antibiotic regimens for treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jul-2010
Asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in 5% to 10% of pregnancies and, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications.
- Different classes of antibiotics given to women routinely for preventing infection at caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Nov-2014
Caesarean section increases the risk of postpartum infection for women and prophylactic antibiotics have been shown to reduce the incidence; however, there are adverse effects. It is important to identify the most effective class of antibiotics to use and
- Different communication strategies for disclosing results of diagnostic prenatal testing
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Any screening program aiming to reassure pregnant women that their unborn baby is healthy will cause anxiety while waiting for the test results.
