More evidence for rebozos… November 6, 2017 Sara Wickham looks at more evidence for rebozos; another study which looked at the experiences of women who used this low-tech tool in labour. Read more →
Women’s experience of vaginal birth after caesarean July 31, 2017 Sara Wickham looks at a research paper exploring women’s experience of vaginal birth after caesarean. Read more →
Delivery method and women’s experiences October 17, 2016 Sara Wickham looks at research exploring delivery method and women’s experiences. Read more →
Another way that induction might be increasing the caesarean section rate? September 5, 2016 When we consider whether and how much induction is raising the caesarean rate, are we counting the women who request this due to fear of induction? Read more →
How to cancel a labour induction? December 16, 2015 “I had an appointment with a consultant last week and was given a date for induction, although I wasn’t really asked whether I wanted it and it was all very fast. There’s no medical reason for inducing me, it’s just… Read more →
Women who have caseload midwifery “feel more proud of themselves”… November 5, 2015 More research shows the value of midwife-led care; women feel “more proud of themselves” and were more positive about their overall birth experience. Read more →
Midwifery care: what do women want? October 22, 2015 A team of Dutch researchers have published an analysis of data gathered from nearly 3500 women about how midwifery care could be improved. Read more →
Don’t deny our experiences! August 13, 2015 Sara Wickham writes about the importance of acknowleding someone’s lived experience. And it’s even more important not to deny it. Read more →
Women’s experiences of cervical ripening July 2, 2015 What do women think about cervical ripening? Sara Wickham looks at a research study which set out to find out? Read more →
Maybe ‘baby brain’ isn’t such a bad thing? April 16, 2015 Maybe ‘baby brain’ isn’t such a bad thing? Dr Sara Wickham looks behind the headlines and suggests that ‘mumnesia’ might be normal and OK. Read more →