Ricardo A Gutierrez Ramirez, Md, Msc, Facog

This study tested if a simple, non-drug technique called 'membrane stripping' could help reduce the high rate of cesarean sections. It involved 71 first-time mothers in early labor. The goal was to see if this manual procedure could shorten the early stage of labor and safely lea…

This study tested whether daily capsules containing cranberry, hibiscus, and vitamin C could help delay labor in pregnant women whose water broke too early (between 24-34 weeks). 84 women were randomly given either the supplement capsules or placebo pills for 10 days. Researchers…

This study compared two methods for closing cesarean section wounds: a surgical tissue adhesive glue and traditional under-the-skin stitches. The goal was to see which method leads to a better-looking scar and higher patient satisfaction. Thirty-six women in Honduras undergoing p…

This study tested whether using a peanut-shaped exercise ball during labor helps reduce pain and anxiety for first-time mothers. Researchers compared 163 women in labor, with one group using the ball and another not using it. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free tool cou…