Effects of high volume saline enemas vs no enema during labour – The N-Ma Randomised Controlled Trial [ISRCTN43153145]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Enemas are used during labour in obstetric settings with the belief that they reduce puerperal and neonatal infections, shorten labour duration, and make delivery cleaner for attending personnel. However, a systematic review of the l...

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Main Authors: Bernal María, Cuervo Luis, Mendoza Natalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/6/8