Channel Title: Reproductive Health Library Channel Description: RHL is an electronic review journal published by the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization. RHL takes the best available evidence on sexual and reproductive health from Cochrane systematic reviews and presents it as practical actions for clinicians (and policy-makers) to improve health outcomes, especially in developing countries. <video> Examination of the Placenta Description: This video demonstrates the methods for examination of the placenta. </video> <video> Optimizing health worker roles to improve access to key maternal and newborn health interventions th Description: OptimizeMNH </video> <video> Termination of pregnancy with the manual vacuum aspirator Description: This video demonstrates the technique of termination of early pregnancy with the manual vacuum aspirator. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl Subscribe to WHO Reproductive Health Update: http://goo.gl/gvXoh Monthly electronic newsletter of new publications, research articles and events from the Department of Reproductive Health and Research </video> <video> Steps to overcome shoulder dystocia Description: This video demonstrates the MAPS sequence of manoeuvres (McRoberts, Anterior shoulder, Posterior shoulder, and Salvage) for the management of shoulder dystocia. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) Description: This video provides an overview of the Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) procedure, also known as loop electrosurgical excision. </video> <video> Catheterization of the bladder Description: This video provides an overview of performance of catheterization of the bladder. </video> <video> External cephalic version: Why and How? Description: External cephalic version is one of the most effective procedures for reducing breech presentation and avoiding caesarean section. The technique and the evidence are presented. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Vacuum extraction Description: Vacuum extraction technique is illustrated. Compared to forceps extraction vacuum extraction can be performed by less experienced staff that are trained in its use. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Labour companionship: Every woman's choice Description: This video highlights the importance of social support provided by lay labour companions (doulas) during labour. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Kangaroo mother care Description: This video describes the method of skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her newborn as a low-cost alternative to conventional clinical approach for the care of low-birth-weight infants. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Caesarean section evidence-based surgical technique Description: This caesarean section video focuses on individual aspects of the operation such as the abdominal incision, suturing of the uterus and other components and discusses the evidence base for those components. http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Umbilical vein injection for retained placenta: why and how? Description: This video describes the technique of injecting saline and uterotonics through the umbilical vein to facilitate placental delivery with an overview of the physiology of the third stage of labour. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Laparoscopic sterilization with Falope ring and Filshie clip Description: This video demonstrates the technique of female laparoscopic sterilization with Falope ring and Filshie clip. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl Subscribe to WHO Reproductive Health Update: http://goo.gl/gvXoh Monthly electronic newsletter of new publications, research articles and events from the Department of Reproductive Health and Research </video> <video> Insertion technique for the Copper T380A IUD Description: This video demonstrates the insertion technique for the TCu-380A IUD, which has been shown in a Cochrane review to be more effective than other IUDs. More evidence-based guidance: http://www.who.int/rhl </video> <video> Blood pressure measurement Description: Produced by the British Hypertension Society, this video demonstrates simple standardized methods of blood pressure measurement that can help ensure reliability and accuracy. </video>

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RHL is an electronic review journal published by the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization. RHL takes the best available evidence on sexual and reproductive health from Cochrane systematic reviews and presents it as practical actions for clinicians (and policy-makers) to improve health outcomes, especially in developing countries.

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