Gloucestershire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

This study tests a gel called Flaminal Forte to see if it helps heal and prevent infections in cuts (episiotomies) made during childbirth. About 60 women who had a forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery will use the gel. Researchers will check healing and ask about pain and satisfac…

This study was designed to see if using a urinary catheter during childbirth raises the risk of urinary tract infections. Researchers planned to compare infection rates in women who had a catheter versus those who did not. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any par…