Practice | Desired outcome |
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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 |