The objective of this study is to compare chlorhexidine with alcohol, povidone–iodine with alcohol, and both applied sequentially to estimate their relative effectiveness in prevention of surgical site infections after cesarean delivery.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a severe and neglected threat to maternal and child health. India is one of the diabetes capitals of the world, and has among the highest rates of women with GDM, with more than 5 million women affected in the country each year.