This document is a review article titled “Use of oxytocin for induction of labour” written by D L W Dasanayake and M Goonewardene. It was published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in December 2020. The article discusses the role of oxytocin in labor induction, its effects on uterine contractions and the fetus, and the safety concerns associated with its use. It also provides recommendations for the use of oxytocin in induction of labor.
This document is a guideline issued by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) on postnatal care during a hospital stay. It provides recommendations and best practices for healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for postnatal mothers and newborns. The guideline covers various aspects of postnatal care, including monitoring vital parameters, pain management,…
This document is a research article published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It focuses on the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of Public Health Midwives (PHMM) in an urban district in Sri Lanka regarding cervical cytology screening. The study aims to assess the PHMM’s knowledge on screening methods for cervical carcinoma, their…
This document is a guideline published by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) on the management of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. It provides recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of thrombocytopenia in pregnant women, including specific causes such as gestational thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)….
This document is a research article published in the Galle Medical Journal in September 2020. The article compares the maternal and fetal outcomes between adolescent and adult pregnancies. The study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka and included 100 adolescent mothers (aged 10-19 years) and 100 adult mothers (aged 20-35 years)…
This document discusses a case of familial gestational spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (FGSOHS) due to a mutation in FSH receptors. It describes the symptoms and management of the syndrome and provides references for further reading.
This document is a research paper that describes a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of three doses of oral misoprostol versus an intra-cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening in post-dated pregnancies. The study found that the oral misoprostol was more effective for cervical ripening and resulted in a higher rate of induction of…
