Journal article
Effect of spontaneous pushing versus Valsalva pushing in the second stage of labour on mother and fetus: a systematic review of randomised trials
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To critically evaluate any benefit or harm for the mother and her baby of Valsalva pushing versus spontaneous pushing in the second stage of labour.
SEARCH STRATEGY: Electronic databases from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were systematically searched (last search May 2010). The reference lists of retrieved studies were searched by hand and an internet hand search of master theses and …
Authors
Prins M; Boxem J; Lucas C; Hutton E
Journal
BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol. 118, No. 6, pp. 662–670
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
5 2011
DOI
10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02910.x
ISSN
1470-0328