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View article: Full exclusively enteral fluids from day 1 versus gradual feeding in preterm infants (FEED1): an open-label, parallel-group, multicentre, randomised, superiority trial
Full exclusively enteral fluids from day 1 versus gradual feeding in preterm infants (FEED1): an open-label, parallel-group, multicentre, randomised, superiority trial Open
UK National Institute of Health and Care Research.
View article: Routine testing for group B streptococcus in pregnancy: protocol for a UK cluster randomised trial (GBS3)
Routine testing for group B streptococcus in pregnancy: protocol for a UK cluster randomised trial (GBS3) Open
Introduction It is unclear whether routine testing of women for group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation either in late pregnancy or during labour reduces early-onset neonatal sepsis, compared with a risk factor-based strategy. Methods and…
View article: Global maternal mortality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Global maternal mortality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Pregnant and recently pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 are at increased risk of death and serious complications than those without the infection. The extent of variation in mortality rates in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-…
View article: (108) A PILOT SURVEY OF UROGYNECOLOGY AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC SURGERY FELLOWS SCREENING HABITS, METHODS, AND EDUCATION SURROUNDING SEXUAL FUNCTION
(108) A PILOT SURVEY OF UROGYNECOLOGY AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC SURGERY FELLOWS SCREENING HABITS, METHODS, AND EDUCATION SURROUNDING SEXUAL FUNCTION Open
Introduction Recent studies suggest most patients with urogynecologic concerns report symptoms consistent with female sexual dysfunction (FSD). However, these conditions are not routinely nor consistently screened for by urogynecologists. …
View article: Validation of patient-reported outcome measures for postpartum depression, fatigue, maternal-infant bonding, and quality of life in Nigeria
Validation of patient-reported outcome measures for postpartum depression, fatigue, maternal-infant bonding, and quality of life in Nigeria Open
Background Postpartum anaemia significantly impacts maternal health globally. It is associated with depression, fatigue, lack of maternal-infant bonding, and poor quality of life in affected mothers . In this study we translated and valida…
View article: Glycaemic control in labour with diabetes: GILD, a scoping study
Glycaemic control in labour with diabetes: GILD, a scoping study Open
Background Diabetes in pregnancy is common, affecting 5–10% of pregnant women. Poor glycaemic control in labour is associated with neonatal hypoglycaemia and other adverse outcomes for mother and baby, but tight glucose control is burdenso…
View article: Intravenous ferric carboxymaltose versus oral ferrous sulphate for the treatment of moderate to severe postpartum anaemia in Nigerian women (IVON-PP): protocol for an open-label randomised controlled type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial
Intravenous ferric carboxymaltose versus oral ferrous sulphate for the treatment of moderate to severe postpartum anaemia in Nigerian women (IVON-PP): protocol for an open-label randomised controlled type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial Open
Introduction Postpartum anaemia is often caused by iron deficiency with onset during the antepartum period and can be exacerbated by excessive blood loss at birth. Its prevalence is estimated as 50–80% in low-income and middle-income count…
View article: GBS vaccines in the UK: a round table discussion
GBS vaccines in the UK: a round table discussion Open
Background Group B streptococcus (GBS) remains a leading cause of infant sepsis, meningitis and death despite intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. A vaccine is urgently required, and two candidates are in advanced clinical trials. For succe…
View article: Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective To assess the effects of COVID-19 vaccines in women before or during pregnancy on SARS-CoV-2 infection-related, pregnancy, offspring and reactogenicity outcomes. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Major data…
View article: (010) Provider Habits on Screening Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnancy: A Novel Mixed Methods Study
(010) Provider Habits on Screening Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnancy: A Novel Mixed Methods Study Open
Introduction The prevalence of sexual dysfunction increases throughout pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends screening for sexual dysfunction in pregnancy, however, there is little information…
View article: Surgical sensation during caesarean section: a qualitative analysis
Surgical sensation during caesarean section: a qualitative analysis Open
Patients commonly experienced pressure and movement sensations at varying intensity, and most did not experience pain. Environmental factors, including sounds and distraction by the newborn, affected perception of surgical sensation. Patie…
View article: RETRACTED: Management of Impacted Fetal Head at Caesarean Birth
RETRACTED: Management of Impacted Fetal Head at Caesarean Birth Open
Plain language summary Over one‐quarter of women in the UK have a caesarean birth (CB). More than one in 20 of these births occurs near the end of labour, when the cervix is fully dilated (second stage). In these circumstances, and when la…
View article: (119) Provider Habits Regarding Screening for Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Medical Center in Chicago, IL
(119) Provider Habits Regarding Screening for Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Medical Center in Chicago, IL Open
Introduction A national survey of Ob/Gyns illustrates the majority do not routinely inquire about sexual dysfunction, pleasure, or satisfaction despite female sexual dysfunction (FSD) being an issue affecting an estimated 43% of women thro…
View article: Feasibility of a RCT of techniques for managing an impacted fetal head during emergency caesarean section: the MIDAS scoping study
Feasibility of a RCT of techniques for managing an impacted fetal head during emergency caesarean section: the MIDAS scoping study Open
Background Second-stage caesarean sections, of which there are around 34,000 per year in the UK, have greater maternal and perinatal morbidity than those in the first stage. The fetal head is often deeply impacted in the maternal pelvis, a…
View article: Synthetic osmotic dilators (Dilapan-S) or dinoprostone vaginal inserts (Propess) for inpatient induction of labour: A UK cost-consequence model
Synthetic osmotic dilators (Dilapan-S) or dinoprostone vaginal inserts (Propess) for inpatient induction of labour: A UK cost-consequence model Open
The model indicates that adoption of Dilapan-S is likely to be cost-neutral and reduce staff workload in comparison to Propess. Results require support from real-world data and further exploration of Dilapan-S is to be encouraged.
View article: SARS-CoV-2 positivity in offspring and timing of mother-to-child transmission: living systematic review and meta-analysis
SARS-CoV-2 positivity in offspring and timing of mother-to-child transmission: living systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives To assess the rates of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in babies born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection, the timing of mother-to-child transmission and perinatal outcomes, and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 status in offspring. Des…