This classic book, first published in 1992 and again in 2003, has inspired three generations
of childbearing people, birth activists and researchers, and birth practitioners—midwives …

There are several interventions during the first stage of labor that have been studied.
Vaginal disinfection with chlorhexidine cannot be recommended. Intrapartum antibiotic …

The partograph (sometimes called partogram) is a labour monitoring tool that is used in
countries worldwide to enable early detection of complications, so that referral, action or …

Background The WHO in collaboration with the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health,
established a nationwide electronic data platform across referral-level hospitals. We report …

abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) Labour Care Guide (LCG) is a
paper-based labour monitoring tool designed to facilitate the implementation of WHO's latest …

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a conformidade do cuidado oferecido pela Casa de Parto
David Capistrano Filho-RJ às recomendações das Diretrizes Nacionais de Assistência ao …

Background Globally, obstructed labour accounted for 22% of maternal morbidities and up
to 70% of perinatal deaths. It is one of the most common preventable causes of maternal and …

Background The diagnosis of labor dystocia generally is determined by the deviation of
labor progress, which is assessed by the use of a partogram. Recently, intrapartum …

Objective To conduct a systematic review exploring women's experiences, views and
understanding of any vaginal examinations during intrapartum care, in any care setting and …

Problem There is a limited knowledge base available to midwives, obstetricians and women
planning vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), impeding their ability to make informed …