LABOR

This study looked at 76 pregnant women to compare two ways of starting labor: a Foley catheter (a thin tube placed in the cervix) and a medicine called misoprostol. The goal was to see which method leads to a shorter time from induction to delivery. The findings help doctors choo…

This study looked at whether taking a warm shower during early labor can help reduce pain and improve birth satisfaction. 78 pregnant women between 18-35 years old with a single, full-term baby participated. Researchers measured pain levels and satisfaction to see if warm showers…

This study looked at whether taking a warm shower during labor helps women feel less pain and anxiety, and more comfortable and satisfied with their birth experience. 94 pregnant women in active labor were randomly assigned to either shower or receive standard care. The researche…

This study tested whether phloroglucinol, a drug that relaxes smooth muscles, can shorten the active phase of labor in pregnant women. 134 women aged 18-35 with a full-term pregnancy (over 37 weeks) took part. The main goal was to measure how long labor lasted from diagnosis to f…

This study looked at whether an ultrasound measurement of the scar on the womb (lower uterine segment) can help predict the risk of uterine rupture during labor in women who have had a previous C-section. About 3,000 pregnant women with one prior C-section were enrolled. The goal…

This study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to understand how often it leads to infection in the mother or newborn. Fever in labor can be caused by infection, medication, or the labor itself, and doctors often give antibiotics without clear evidence. The …