Intrapartum Vulval and Perineal Cleansing Using Chlorhexidine Versus Normal Saline
Maternal Infection During Pregnancy
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Maternal Infection During Pregnancy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All women age ≥ 18 years old Live singleton pregnancy Planned vaginal delivery Term in labour (after 37+0 weeks of gestation) Availability of GBS result at 35-37 weeks Exclusion Criteria: Preterm delivery (between 24+0 to 36+6 weeks of gestation) Multiple pregnancy Presence of fever before onset of labour History of antibiotics use 7 days before onset of labour History of adverse reaction to chlorhexidine Planned Caesarean delivery Planned delivery in other units Women with autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency, human immunodeficiency virus or on long term steroids Stillbirth Known genital herpes Genital wart during pregnancy
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Chlorhexidine acetate solution
Normal saline