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The Partograph in Childbirth: An Absolute Essentiality or a Mere Exercise?

J Obstet Gynaecol India

February 2018

Purandare's Chowpatty Maternity and Gynecological Hospital, 31/C, Dr N A Purandare Marg, Chowpatty Seaface, Mumbai, 400007 India.

Article Synopsis
  • WHO recommends the partograph as a low-tech tool for detecting complications during childbirth, but its use in resource-limited settings remains low despite training efforts.
  • Proper use of the partograph can significantly improve outcomes for mothers and babies by ensuring that labor is monitored effectively and complications are addressed promptly.
  • To improve the use of the partograph, healthcare systems need to create supportive environments through training and addressing the challenges faced by health workers in using this tool.
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