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 tested whether using a peanut-shaped exercise ball during labor helps reduce anxiety and pain. It involved 163 first-time mothers in labor. Researchers compared pain and anxiety levels between women who used the ball and those who did not to see if it made a difference…

This study tested whether using a medical-grade skin glue gives better cosmetic results for cesarean section scars compared to traditional under-the-skin stitches. Researchers enrolled 36 women in Honduras having planned C-sections to compare the two closure methods. They measure…