BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Hypnosis antenatal training for childbirth: a randomised controlled trial.
To determine the use of pharmacologic analgesia during childbirth when antenatal hypnosis is added to standard care. ⋯ Antenatal group hypnosis using the Hypnosis Antenatal Training for Childbirth (HATCh) intervention in late pregnancy does not reduce the use of pharmacological analgesia during labour and childbirth.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Elective caesarean section at 38 weeks versus 39 weeks: neonatal and maternal outcomes in a randomised controlled trial.
To investigate whether elective caesarean section before 39 completed weeks of gestation increases the risk of adverse neonatal or maternal outcomes. ⋯ This study found no significant reduction in neonatal admission rate after ECS scheduled at 39 weeks compared with 38 weeks of gestation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cost-effectiveness of induction of labour at term with a Foley catheter compared to vaginal prostaglandin E₂ gel (PROBAAT trial).
To assess the economic consequences of labour induction with Foley catheter compared to prostaglandin E2 gel. ⋯ Foley catheter and prostaglandin E2 labour induction generate comparable costs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Self-hypnosis for coping with labour pain: a randomised controlled trial.
To estimate the use of epidural analgesia and experienced pain during childbirth after a short antenatal training course in self-hypnosis to ease childbirth. ⋯ In this large randomised controlled trial of a brief course in self-hypnosis to ease childbirth, no differences in use of epidural analgesia or pain experience were found across study groups. Before turning down self-hypnosis as a method for pain relief, further studies are warranted with focus on specific subgroups.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effects of continuity of care by a primary midwife (caseload midwifery) on caesarean section rates in women of low obstetric risk: the COSMOS randomised controlled trial.
To determine whether primary midwife care (caseload midwifery) decreases the caesarean section rate compared with standard maternity care. ⋯ In settings with a relatively high baseline caesarean section rate, caseload midwifery for women at low obstetric risk in early pregnancy shows promise for reducing caesarean births.