Sara Wickham looks at the research relating to epidural fever, or LEAF, which has implications for women and babies.
Epidural Fever
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Late pregnancy ultrasound: what’s the evidence?
Late pregnancy ultrasound is being offered to more and more women. Also known as third trimester ultrasound, this type of scan is offered to check things such as fetal growth, find out the baby’s presentation or position, assess amniotic fluid…
Induction increases the chance of caesarean
Over the years, I have shared a number of studies showing that induction increases the chance of caesarean. This is also something that I explain in depth in my book, In Your Own Time. It’s important that we discuss this…
GBS screening: the evidence
Dr Sara Wickham looks at studies exploring the evidence for GBS screening and treatment.
The knee-jerk effect in maternity care
Sara Wickham looks at the knee-jerk effect in maternity care. When one or two adverse outcomes lead to sweeping policy changes, often with no evidence.
Optimal cord clamping: what’s the evidence?
What do women want when it comes to the induction decision? Dr Sara Wickham investigates research which shows that it’s more complex than we might think.
Short-termism, induction, and adverse outcomes
One of the key criticisms of the technocratic approach to birth is that it focuses on short-term, physical outcomes while ignoring medium- and long-term consequences, and the wider mental and social implications of interventions. In this blog post, I’m going…
Transvaginal examination – the need for care
Dr Sara Wickham looks at some of the information women need in order to make an informed decision about transvaginal ultrasound examination.
The benefits of water for birth
What are the benefits of water for birth? Sara Wickham looks at studies highlighting the advantages of this for women and babies.
Induction of labour: what do women think?
Women want more information and support with decision making about induction of labour, especially when there’s no good medical reason for it