R. Smyth

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Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia in labour.
BACKGROUND Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain and is widely used as a form of pain relief in… Expand
Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour.
BACKGROUND Intentional artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes during labour, sometimes called amniotomy or 'breaking of the waters', is one of the most commonly performed procedures in modern… Expand
The impact of outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials on a cohort of systematic reviews
Objective To examine the prevalence of outcome reporting bias—the selection for publication of a subset of the original recorded outcome variables on the basis of the results—and its impact on… Expand
Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia for pain management in labour.
BACKGROUND Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain, and is widely used as a form of pain relief in… Expand
Breastfeeding expectations versus reality: a clusterrandomised controlled trial
Objective  To evaluate the affect of an antenatal educational breastfeeding intervention on women's breastfeeding duration.
Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia in labour.
BACKGROUND Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain and is widely used as a form of pain relief in… Expand
Effect of partogram use on outcomes for women in spontaneous labour at term.
BACKGROUND The partogram (sometimes known as partograph) is usually a pre-printed paper form on which labour observations are recorded. The aim of the partogram is to provide a pictorial overview of… Expand
Effect of partogram use on outcomes for women in spontaneous labour at term.
BACKGROUND The partogram (sometimes known as partograph) is usually a pre-printed paper form, on which labour observations are recorded. The aim of the partogram is to provide a pictorial overview of… Expand
Frequency and reasons for outcome reporting bias in clinical trials: interviews with trialists
Objectives To provide information on the frequency and reasons for outcome reporting bias in clinical trials. Design Trial protocols were compared with subsequent publication(s) to identify any… Expand
Fetal movement counting for assessment of fetal wellbeing.
BACKGROUND Fetal movement counting is a method by which a woman quantifies the movements she feels to assess the condition of her baby. The purpose is to try to reduce perinatal mortality by alerting… Expand
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