Active management of third stage of labor: evidence versus practice.

Objective: To determine the correct use of active management of third stage of labor (AMTSL) (using the full complement of existing standard definitions) and compare the outcomes of third stage of labor in women who received AMTSL (according to these definitions) with those who did not.

Design: Observational, cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Seven tertiary centers in southwest Nigeria.

Active management of third stage of labour: a survey of providers' knowledge in southwest Nigeria.

Background: The disparity between current evidence and practice on active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) demands assessment of providers' knowledge on the subject.

Objective: To assess the level and determinant(s) of accurate knowledge of obstetric providers regarding AMTSL.

Methods: Questionnaire-based survey of 361 labour and delivery professionals in public tertiary obstetric centres in southwest Nigeria.

Misoprostol for induction of labour: a survey of attitude and practice in southwestern Nigeria.

Background: Although supported by research evidence, misoprostol for induction of labour remains contentious.

Objective: To assess perception and practice of obstetricians regarding use of misoprostol for labour induction.

Methodology: Cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey of Senior Registrars and Consultant Obstetricians in southwestern Nigeria.