The prevalence of uterine fundal pressure during the second stage of labour for women giving birth in health facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Elise FarringtonMairead ConnollyLaura PhungAlyce N WilsonLiz Comrie-ThomsonMeghan A BohrenCaroline S E HomerJoshua P Vogel

Published in: Reproductive health (2021)

The use of uterine fundal pressure on women during vaginal birth in health facilities is widespread. Efforts to prevent this potentially unnecessary and harmful practice are needed.

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healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
public health
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental health
health information
primary care
gestational age
quality improvement
cervical cancer screening
pregnant women
health promotion
adipose tissue
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