Sara Wickham looks at research which has analysed the consequences of induction of labour for larger women.
Induction of labour and larger women: what are the consequences?
Tag: induction
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More evidence on why women are dissatisfied after induction of labour
Sara Wickham writes about research looking at why women are dissatisfied with induction of labour.
The myth of the aging placenta
Post-term pregnancy online course March 2019!
How do women feel about induction of labour for post-term pregnancy?
Sara Wickham discusses a review of women’s experiences of induction for post-term pregnancy.
Induction and synchronised swimming: Mary Cronk’s words of wisdom
On December 21st 2018, we lost one of midwifery’s heroes, Mary Cronk. A staunch and strong advocate for women, Mary was a passionate midwife, an inspiring teacher and a famously and delightfully stroppy woman. She was a true radical who…
Induction of labour: the gap between theory and reality
Sara Wickham looks at research showing the gap between what women need and want and the reality of what they experience when undergoing induction of labour.
Routine early induction in healthy women not supported by evidence
A systematic review has concluded that induction prior to post-term is associated with few beneficial outcomes and several adverse outcomes.
Review shows that “evidence is lacking” to induce labour before 42 weeks of pregnancy
A review of trials comparing induction of labour with expectant management has concluded that evidence is lacking for the recommendation to induce labour at 41 weeks instead of 42 weeks for the improvement of perinatal outcome.