SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Cephalic version by postural management for breech presentation.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT00465712 (Effect of Amnioinfusion on External Cephalic Version After Initial Failure a Prospective Multicentric Randomized Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effect of Amnioinfusion on External Cephalic Version After Initial Failure a Prospective Multicentric Randomized Study
Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- External cephalic version for breech presentation at term.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Interventions for helping to turn term breech babies to head first presentation when using external cephalic version.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Evaluation of a decision aid for women with breech presentation at term: a randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN14570598].BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2007Trial
- Randomised controlled trial of pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2004Trial
- Smoke or smokeless moxibustion treatment for breech presentation: A three-arm pilot trial.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS · 2021Article
- Evidence for perinatal and child health care guidelines in crisis settings: can Cochrane help?BMC public health · 2010Article
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Abstract
backgroundIt is possible that maternal posture may influence fetal position. Many postural techniques have been used to promote cephalic version.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the effects of postural management of breech presentation on measures of pregnancy outcome. SEARCH STRATEGY: The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth trials register and Controlled Trials Register were searched. Date of last search: March 2000. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised and quasi-randomised trials comparing postural management with pelvic elevation for breech presentation, with a control group. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Eligibility and trial quality were assessed by one or both reviewers. MAIN
resultsFive studies involving a total of 392 women were included. No effect of postural management on the rate non-cephalic births was detected, either for the subgroup in which no external cephalic version was attempted, or for the group overall (relative risk 0.95, 95% confidence interval 0.81 to 1.11). No differences were detected for caesarean sections or Apgar scores below seven at one minute. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsThere is no evidence to support the use of postural management for breech presentation. The numbers of women studied to date remain relatively small.
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