Objective: To examine the effectiveness of any tocolytic compared with a placebo or no tocolytic
for preterm labor. Data Sources: We checked MEDLINE (1966–1998) and the Cochrane …

Objective: We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether a
policy of planned cesarean section or vaginal delivery is better for twins. Study Design: We …

Background Use of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) has been reported to be associated with
stroke. With current OCPs containing less than 50 µg of ethinyl estradiol, and many earlier …

Background For 3–4% of pregnancies, the fetus will be in the breech presentation at term.
For most of these women, the approach to delivery is controversial. We did a randomised trial …

Background The rates of perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity are higher for post-term
pregnancies than for term pregnancies. It is not known, however, whether the induction of …

Background As the interval between rupture of the fetal membranes at term and delivery
increases, so may the risk of fetal and maternal infection. It is not known whether inducing labor …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether planned cesarean
delivery for the singleton fetus in breech presentation at term reduces the risk of death or …

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to compare maternal outcomes at 2 years postpartum
after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the singleton fetus in breech …

Background Twin birth is associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes than
singleton birth. It is unclear whether planned cesarean section results in a lower risk of …

Background Recurrent fetal loss has been well described in women with antiphospholipid
antibodies. Such women also often have other autoantibodies commonly found in patients …