This post is a collection of links to articles and plus size pregnancy resources on this website. I’m a researcher, and author of the book Plus Size Pregnancy: what the evidence really says about higher BMI and birth. And I…
It’s important to be clear that labour is either spontaneous or induced. And to understand what those terms mean. Sara Wickham explains.
Are you plus size and pregnant? You deserve to have respectful care, good information, and choices for your birth. Professionals and birth workers should support you in finding and evaluating your options so you can decide what’s right for you.…
Who is most likely to see a discrepancy between their own due date (by the date of their last period) and that calculated through ultrasound scanning?
The most important things you need to know before deciding whether or not to have an induction of labour. There are pros and cons and no ‘right’ way.
Sara Wickham looks at research which has analysed the consequences of induction of labour for larger women.
Sara Wickham considers issues around the language we use to discuss birth decisions, and highlights nuances in what people are actually asking for.
Research looking at the effects of induction of labour shows this is associated with few beneficial outcomes and several adverse outcomes.
A study looking at women’s experiences of augmentation of labour has highlighted problems with informed decision making and shown that having a synthetic oxytocin infusion in labour can cause an atypically painful labour and lead to negative birth experiences. Alòs-Pereñíguez…
