Systematic Review [29]

Routine ultrasound in late pregnancy

8 RCTs with 27,024 women

No improvements in overall perinatal mortality and does not confer benefit on mother or baby

A slight increase in caesarean section ( Insufficient Data)

RCT [30]

Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator in PPCM

107 Women with PPCM and 159 Women with NIDCM

Reduce sudden cardiac risk in PPCM

No

Systematic Review [31]

Treatments for iron-deficiency Anemia in pregnancy

17 small and low-quality RCTs with 2578 women

Only one trial with 125 women showed reduction in anemia with oral iron; Intramuscular and Intravenous routes better than oral

Not Reported (Insufficient Data)

Systematic Review [32]

Preventing Hypotension during Spinal Anesthesia for Caesarean Section

75 RCTs with 4624 women

In one trial (140 women) Crystalloids were more effective than no fluids; In another 11 trials (698 women) colloids were more effective than crystalloids; Ephedrine was significantly more effective than crystalloid.

Nausea and vomiting with a hint to Insufficient Data

Systematic Review [33]

Pain management for women in labour

18 Reviews with 310 Trials

Results are categorized in What works, what may work and limited data in Discussion Section

Pharmacological method is more effective but has more adverse effect

Systematic Review [34]

Active Management of Third Stage of Labour

7 RCTs with 5390 women

Decreased caesarean section very slightly and reduced labour time (less than 12 hours)

No

Systematic Review [35]

Active Management of Third Stage of Labour

12 RCTs with 7792 women

Decreased caesarean section very slightly and reduced labour time (less than 12 hours)

No

Cluster Randomized Trial [36]

Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment

38 Primary Health Centers with 880 Women

Significant rapid shock recovery; Reduce maternal Mortality

No

Review [37]

Uterine Balloon Tamponade

Literature Search

Effective in management of PPH

Insufficient Data

Systematic Review [38]

Partograph

6 RCTs with 7706 women

Slight reduction in caesarean section and instrumental vaginal delivery

Not Reported (Insufficient Data)

Systematic Review [39]

Magnesium Sulphate

15 trials

Reduced risk of eclampsia by more than 50%

Flushing