WHO labour care guide for safer childbirth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new guideline called the WHO Labour Care Guide to see if using it during labour improves outcomes for mothers and babies. It may help make labour safer and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You are 37 to 42 weeks pregnant (full-term).
- You have had no more than 4 previous pregnancies.
- You are carrying one baby (not twins or more), confirmed by ultrasound.
- You are in labour when you arrive at the hospital.
- You do not have certain complications, such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or your water has not broken early.
- Your baby is in a head-down position, not breech.
Quick eligibility check
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