New maternity practices cut C-Section rates in dhaka hospital
NCT ID NCT07461571
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a package of 11 evidence-based maternity practices to reduce unnecessary C-sections at a semi-urban hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over 2,400 women admitted for delivery were included. The practices included better counseling, monitoring, and criteria for inducing labor or performing C-sections. The goal was to promote safer vaginal deliveries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Package of 11 evidence-based maternity practices (counseling, monitoring, induction criteria, etc.)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help reduce unnecessary C-sections and promote safer vaginal deliveries in similar hospitals.
- What could go wrong
- This was a single-site study in a semi-urban setting, so results may not apply to other hospitals or regions. The intervention is complex and requires staff training and resources.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ashulia Women and Children Hospital
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, 1349, Bangladesh
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