Field Testing of Second Generation of Colour-Coded Rings for Detecting Slow Progress of Labour at Rural Health Centres.

Introduction: An innovative appropriate technological tool of colour-coded rings based on cervicographic principles was developed to monitor deliveries.

Objectives: To study efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of colour-coded rings for monitoring active phase of labour.

Materials And Methods: All consecutive deliveries occurring at selected primary health centres from Pune, Satara and Kolhapur Districts of Maharashtra, during 15 months period were included in the study and matched control groups.