WHO Labour care – 2021

This document is a research study comparing the outcomes of elective induction of labor (IOL) at term versus spontaneous onset of labor (SOL). The study examines the maternal and perinatal outcomes of 75 mothers who underwent IOL compared to a control group of 75 mothers who had SOL. The results show that mothers who underwent…

This document is a review article that discusses the importance of postnatal care for women and their newborn babies. It highlights the need for comprehensive postnatal care immediately after delivery and until the woman is discharged from the hospital. The article covers various aspects of postnatal care, including pain management, perineal care, bladder care, care…

This document is a research paper published in the Galle Medical Journal. It discusses the issue of failed instrumental deliveries during childbirth and aims to identify the contributing factors and associated maternal and neonatal morbidity. The study was conducted in the Obstetric Department of St. Richard’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. The results show that…

This document is a research article published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It describes a randomized controlled trial that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of rectal diclofenac sodium in relieving perineal pain after childbirth. The study found that women who received diclofenac sodium suppositories experienced significantly less pain within 24…

This document is a research article published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The article discusses the use of thermal endometrial ablation (TEA) as an alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) due to endometrial pathology. The study aims to describe the effectiveness, complications, patient satisfaction, and cost…

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…