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- Different intensities of glycaemic control for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jul-2012
The optimal glycaemic control target in pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes is unclear, although there is a clear link between high glucose concentrations and adverse birth outcomes.
- Different magnesium sulphate regimens for neuroprotection of the fetus for women at risk of preterm birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jan-2012
The effectiveness of antenatal magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection of the fetus, infant, and child prior to very preterm birth, when given to women considered at risk of preterm birth, has been established. There is currently no consensus as to the reg
- Different methods for the induction of labour in outpatient settings
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jul-2010
Induction of labour is carried out for a variety of indications and using a range of pharmacological, mechanical and other methods. For women at low risk, some methods of induction of labour may be suitable for use in outpatient settings.
- Different strategies for diagnosing gestational diabetes to improve maternal and infant health
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jan-2015
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is carbohydrate intolerance resulting in hyperglycaemia with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. If untreated, perinatal morbidity and mortality may be increased. Accurate diagnosis allows appropriate treatment
- Discontinuation of epidural analgesia late in labour for reducing the adverse delivery outcomes associated with epidural analgesia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2010
Although epidural analgesia provides the most effective labour analgesia, it is associated with some adverse obstetric consequences, including an increased risk of instrumental delivery. Many centres discontinue epidural analgesia late in labour to improv
- Diuretics for preventing pre-eclampsia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jun-2010
Diuretics are used to reduce blood pressure and oedema in non-pregnant individuals. Formerly, they were used in pregnancy with the aim of preventing or delaying the development of pre-eclampsia. This practice became controversial when concerns were raised
- Drug therapy for preventing post-dural puncture headache
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2013
Post-dural (post-lumbar or post-spinal) puncture headache (PDPH) is one of the most common complications of diagnostic, therapeutic or inadvertent lumbar punctures. Many drug options have been used to prevent headache in clinical practice and have also be
- Drugs for preventing malaria in pregnant women in endemic areas: any drug regimen versus placebo or no treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2014
Pregnancy increases the risk of malaria and this is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and the infant, especially during the first or second pregnancy. To reduce these effects, the World Health Organization recommends that pregnant w
- Drugs for treating uncomplicated malaria in pregnant women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
Women are more vulnerable to malaria during pregnancy, and malaria infection may have adverse consequences for the fetus. Identifying safe and effective treatments is important.
- Drugs for treatment of very high blood pressure during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jul-2013
Very high blood pressure during pregnancy poses a serious threat to women and their babies. The aim of antihypertensive therapy is to lower blood pressure quickly but safety, to avoid complications. Antihypertensive drugs lower blood pressure but their co
- Duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Nov-2015
A previous Cochrane systematic review has shown that antibiotic drug treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women substantially decreases the risk of pyelonephritis and reduces the risk of preterm delivery. However, it is not clear whether sing
- Early additional food and fluids for healthy breastfed full-term infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Nov-2014
Widespread recommendations from health organisations encourage exclusive breastfeeding for six months. However, the addition of other fluids or foods before six months is common in many countries and communities. This practice suggests perceived benefits
- Early amniocentesis versus transabdominal chorion villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2008
A major disadvantage of amniocentesis is that test results are usually available only after 18 weeks gestation. Early amniocentesis can now be done between 9 to 14 weeks gestation.
- Early amniotomy and early oxytocin for prevention of, or therapy for, delay in first stage spontaneous labour compared with routine care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2013
Caesarean section rates are over 20% in many developed countries. The main diagnosis contributing to the high rate in nulliparae is dystocia or prolonged labour. The present review assesses the effects of a policy of early amniotomy with early oxytocin ad
- Early compared with delayed oral fluids and food after caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Oct-2008
It is customary for fluids and/or food to be withheld for a period of time after abdominal operations. After caesarean section, practices vary considerably. These discrepancies raise concern as to the bases of different practices.
- Early postnatal discharge from hospital for healthy mothers and term infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2009
Length of postnatal hospital stay has declined dramatically in the past thirty years. There is ongoing controversy concerning whether staying less time in hospital is harmful or beneficial.
- Early skin-to-skin contact for mothers and their healthy newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Mar-2012
Mother-infant separation postbirth is common in Western culture. Early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) begins ideally at birth and involves placing the naked baby, head covered with a dry cap and a warm blanket across the back, prone on the mother's bare chest
- Education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2015
Contraceptive education is generally a standard component of postpartum care, although the effectiveness is seldom examined. The assumptions that form the basis of such programs include postpartum women being motivated to use contraception and that they w
- Effect of administration of antihelminthics for soil-transmitted helminths during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jun-2015
Helminthiasis is infestation of the human body with parasitic worms and it is estimated to affect 44 million pregnancies, globally, each year. Intestinal helminthiasis (hook worm) is associated with blood loss and decreased supply of nutrients for erythro
- Effect of restricted pacifier use in breastfeeding term infants for increasing duration of breastfeeding
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2012
To successfully initiate and maintain breastfeeding for a longer duration, the World Health Organization's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding recommends total avoidance of artificial teats or pacifiers for breastfeeding infants. Offering the pacifier i
