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Tag: post-term
Ten reasons to question the draft NICE Guideline on inducing labour
May 2021 saw the publication of a draft NICE guideline on inducing labour. NICE stands for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. It is the body that provides national guidance and advice to inform health and social care…
How to cancel a labour induction?
Dr Sara Wickham discusses how to cancel labour induction. And where to get more information if you need it before making your decision.
What is a stretch and sweep?
Many women are offered a ‘stretch and sweep’ in late pregnancy. But what is this, why and how is it done, does it work and can you say no?
Induction of labour at or before 42 weeks of pregnancy: new evidence
Sara Wickham looks at Danish research which compared induction of labout at 42 weeks with induction of labour at 41+3 weeks, with interesting results.
Fixed point due dates and wider windows (part 1)…
If Doctor Who turned up in front of you right now and offered you the chance to go elsewhere in time to change, remove or amend one tenet of modern maternity care, what would you choose? Even though I understand…
More evidence on why women are dissatisfied after induction of labour
Sara Wickham writes about research looking at why some women dislike induction of labour. Delays and a lack of information are key issues.
The myth of the aging placenta
Sara Wickham recommends a resource discussing the myth of the aging placenta and adds her own thoughts to the discussion.
How do women feel about induction of labour for post-term pregnancy?
What are women’s feelings about induction of labour for post-term pregnancy? Sara Wickham looks at research which asked this very question.
Routine early induction in healthy women not supported by evidence
Research looking at the effects of early induction of labour shows this is associated with few beneficial outcomes and several adverse outcomes.