Cochrane Reviews on maternal and child health by the READ-It team

Cochrane Reviews: Maternal and child health

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Tranexamic acid for preventing postpartum haemorrhage after caesarean section

The authors of this new Cochrane review assessed the effects of TXA for preventing PPH compared to placebo or no treatment (with or without uterotonic co‐treatment) in women during caesarean birth.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma and postpartum complications

The authors' objective was to assess the effect of perineal techniques during the second stage of labour on the incidence of and morbidity associated with perineal trauma to prevent postpartum complications.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Update: Intermittent preventive treatment regimens for malaria in HIV‐positive pregnant women

The authors' objective in this updated review was to compare the safety and efficacy of intermittent preventive treatment regimens for malaria prevention in HIV‐positive pregnant women.

Cochrane Systematic Review: UPDATE

Lay health workers in primary and community health care for maternal and child health: identification and treatment of wasting in children

Can lay health workers effectively identify and treat wasting in children?

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW