LABOR

This study looked at whether taking a warm shower during labor helps women feel less pain and anxiety, and more comfort and satisfaction. 94 pregnant women in active labor were randomly assigned to either shower or receive standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfor…

This study compared two ways to start labor in full-term pregnancies: a Foley catheter (a thin tube) and misoprostol (a pill). 76 pregnant women took part. The goal was to see which method led to a shorter time from start to delivery. Results help doctors choose the best option f…

This study tested whether taking a 20-minute warm shower (37°C) during early labor can reduce pain and increase birth satisfaction. 78 pregnant women were split into two groups: one received warm showers at 4 cm and 7 cm cervical dilation, while the other received standard care. …

This study tested whether the drug phloroglucinol can shorten the active phase of labor in pregnant women. Researchers gave the drug intravenously to 134 women aged 18-35 with full-term pregnancies. The goal was to see if it reduced the time from labor diagnosis to full cervical …

This study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to better understand if the fever was caused by an infection or other factors like medication or labor itself. Researchers collected detailed information on infections in mothers and newborns. The goal was to im…

This study looked at whether an ultrasound measurement of the lower uterine segment can predict the risk of uterine rupture in pregnant women who have had a previous C-section. Over 2,900 women were enrolled to see if using this measurement alongside a decision rule could reduce …