Comparison of fetal safety of vaginal Misoprostol tablet and Dinoprostone gel for induction of labor: An open-label randomized control trial.

Aim: In modern obstetrics, need of labor induction is increasing along with increased caesarean deliveries. Major contributions for these operative deliveries are due to induction failure. This demands a potent labor-inducing agent.

Contraceptive practice of the tribal women in tea garden area of North Bengal.

A total of 860 tribal tea garden women in the Jalpaiguri district were surveyed by means of detailed questionnaires to obtain information of their contraceptive knowledge and practices and also to see the literacy rate among themselves. Analysis was done of their literacy level, family planning awareness, access to information and communication, methods of contraception adopted and utilisation of healthcare facilities. Majority (85%) of the tea garden women including all the age groups were illiterate.

Accessory breast in the perineum.

A rare case of functional accessory breast in the perineum presenting in labour is reported. It showed a well-formed nipple and pregnancy induced changes. The organ was completely excised postpartum.