How epidurals could potentially slow the pushing phase of labor. What randomized, controlled trials and large observational studies have found about the effects of epidurals on the second stage of labor. If turning off a mother’s low-dose epidural at the start of the second stage makes a difference in labor duration or other health outcomes
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Evidence on: Group B Strep in Pregnancy
What is the evidence for antibiotics for group B strep during labor? Are there any alternatives? Can hibiclens, garlic, or probiotics treat GBS?
Evidence on: Premature Rupture of Membranes
When someone’s water breaks before labor at term, they have 2 choices– wait for labor to start on its own, or induce labor. What does the evidence say?
Evidence on: IV Fluids During Labor
Are IV fluids during labor necessary if people can choose to eat or drink? In this article we’ll look at the benefits and risks of IV fluids.
