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.
Induction of labour at or before 42 weeks of pregnancy: new evidence
Tag: research
Cerridwyn and the Pixies: A Holiday Fairytale
Sara Wickham tells a holiday story of research pixies who learn why some types of research are (inappropriately) valued more than others.
Induction of labour and avoidable harm
Sara Wickham shares research which highlights the issue of induction of labour and avoidable harm, showing us that there’s another side to the story…
Does CTG monitoring reduce perinatal mortality in ‘high risk’ women?
Does electronic fetal heart rate or CTG monitoring reduce perinatal mortality in ‘high risk’ women? Sara Wickham looks at research showing that it does not.
Pondering the post-birth tea break
Sara Wickham explores the uniquely British ritual of having a cup of tea after birth, with the help of midwives and women who share their thoughts on this.
Fetal monitoring research resources
A list of fetal monitoring research resources available on www.sarawickham.com. Includes blog posts and references to relevant research.
Is home birth safe?
Is home birth safe? Sara Wickham looks at the evidence of home birth safety, including a meta-analysis involving around half a million women and babies.
Oxytocin and birth: the latest evidence
The latest evidence on oxytocin and birth: Sara Wickham looks at a review which helps explain why spontaneous, physiological labour and birth is beneficial.
Fixed point due date or a wider window (part 2)…
How do holistic midwives get across the fact that ‘normality is a range’ when talking about the expected date of birth, asks Sara Wickham.
Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy
New data have changed the conclusions of the Cochrane review on vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy.