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Table 3 Recommended practices in RHL

From: Cluster randomized trial of an active, multifaceted information dissemination intervention based on The WHO Reproductive health library to change obstetric practices: methods and design issues [ISRCTN14055385]

Practice

Desired outcome

1. External cephalic version at term

↓ breech delivery, ↓ caesarean section

2. Social support during labour

↓ caesarean section, ↑ satisfaction with labour

3. Magnesium sulfate for women with eclampsia

↓ recurrent convulsions

4. Corticosteroids before preterm delivery

↓ neonatal death, respiratory distress syndrome

5. Selected episiotomy for nulliparous women

↓ perineal pain postpartum

6. Active management of the third stage of labour

↓ postpartum haemorrhage

7. Unrestricted breastfeeding on demand

↑ exclusive breastfeeding