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…
Sara Wickham writes about research looking at why some women dislike induction of labour. Delays and a lack of information are key issues.
Sara Wickham recommends a resource discussing the myth of the aging placenta and adds her own thoughts to the discussion.
What are women’s feelings about induction of labour for post-term pregnancy? Sara Wickham looks at research which asked this very question.
Research looking at the effects of early induction of labour shows this is associated with few beneficial outcomes and several adverse outcomes.
A review of trials comparing induction of labour with expectant management says evidence is lacking for the recommendation to induce labour at 41 weeks.
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.
Announcing the publication of the newest edition of Dr Sara Wickham’s bestselling book, ‘Inducing Labour: making informed decisions’.
This page lists all the resources available from Dr Sara Wickham on the topics of post-term pregnancy and induction of labour.
Sara Wickham offers an update of birth-related research. This post focuses on information published in Winter 2017-2018.