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View article: Mifepristone versus placebo to increase the rate of spontaneous labour in people with a prior caesarean: a double-blind randomised controlled trial (Mi-labourTrial)
Mifepristone versus placebo to increase the rate of spontaneous labour in people with a prior caesarean: a double-blind randomised controlled trial (Mi-labourTrial) Open
ACTRN12624000103561. Date registered 06/02/2024.
View article: Examining Interpregnancy Weight Change Across a Birthing Population in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Examining Interpregnancy Weight Change Across a Birthing Population in Aotearoa, New Zealand Open
Introduction Inter‐pregnancy weight change (IPWC) has been linked to adverse outcomes in subsequent pregnancies. No studies have examined IPWC in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ). This study aims to 1. Examine the distribution of IPWC in a birt…
View article: Maternal satisfaction with outpatient balloon catheter versus inpatient prostaglandin induction of labour: A randomised controlled trial in Aotearoa New Zealand
Maternal satisfaction with outpatient balloon catheter versus inpatient prostaglandin induction of labour: A randomised controlled trial in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
This study demonstrated greater satisfaction among women having outpatient-balloon induction of labour related to more pre-labour support at home and less pain and tiredness during labour. We encourage maternity hospitals to routinely offe…
View article: Care, connection, and social distancing: The challenges of baby loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand
Care, connection, and social distancing: The challenges of baby loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Social isolation is an added challenge for parents experiencing baby loss during a pandemic, which may be mitigated by flexible and compassionate care from healthcare professionals, especially continuity of care midwives.
View article: Obstetrician views on Fetal Pillow® device use and research in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cross‐sectional survey
Obstetrician views on Fetal Pillow® device use and research in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cross‐sectional survey Open
Background There is anecdotal evidence of Fetal Pillow® use, but no formal local information on clinician practices and perspectives. Aims To assess obstetrician use of the Fetal Pillow®, knowledge of relevant research, and interest in a p…
View article: Diabetes in pregnancy: Women’s views of care in a multi-ethnic, low socioeconomic population with midwifery continuity-of-care
Diabetes in pregnancy: Women’s views of care in a multi-ethnic, low socioeconomic population with midwifery continuity-of-care Open
Midwives were the backbone of diabetes in pregnancy care for this multi-ethnic, low socio-economic population. Care could be improved with more culturally appropriate diet and lifestyle information, better birth preparation, and expanded p…
View article: Maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with Fetal Pillow® use at full dilatation caesarean: A retrospective cohort
Maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with Fetal Pillow® use at full dilatation caesarean: A retrospective cohort Open
Objective To investigate associations of the Fetal Pillow® with maternal and neonatal morbidity. Design Retrospective cohort. Setting Two tertiary maternity units, New Zealand. Population or Sample Full dilatation singleton, term, cephalic…
View article: A validation of placental pathology reports by ethnicity in New Zealand, through systematic analysis of histological slides
A validation of placental pathology reports by ethnicity in New Zealand, through systematic analysis of histological slides Open
No systematic bias in placental pathology reporting in NZ was identified by ethnicity or gestational age, as observed differences could be related to the underlying prevalence of pathology. We identified more underreporting than overreport…
View article: OC 25.2 Prevalence and Risk Factors for Thromboembolism in Women with Sickle Cell Disease during Pregnancy
OC 25.2 Prevalence and Risk Factors for Thromboembolism in Women with Sickle Cell Disease during Pregnancy Open
Conclusion(s):This interim analysis shows a persistent high incidence of severe PPH of 25% in the group with third trimester CF levels ≤50 IU/dL despite augmented prophylactic CF treatment.Safety analysis does not dictate premature guideli…
View article: Does fetal size affect maternal perception of fetal movements? Evidence from an individual participant data meta‐analysis
Does fetal size affect maternal perception of fetal movements? Evidence from an individual participant data meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Maternal perception of fetal movements during pregnancy are reassuring; however, the perception of a reduction in movements are concerning to women and known to be associated with increased odds of late stillbirth. Prior to fu…
View article: An in-depth analysis of perinatal related mortality among women of South Asian ethnicity in Aotearoa New Zealand
An in-depth analysis of perinatal related mortality among women of South Asian ethnicity in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Background International and national New Zealand (NZ) research has identified women of South Asian ethnicity at increased risk of perinatal mortality, in particular stillbirth, with calls for increased perinatal research among this ethnic…
View article: Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Background Despite progress, stillbirth rates in many high- and upper-middle income countries remain high, and the majority of these deaths are preventable. We introduce the Ending Preventable Stillbirths (EPS) Scorecard for High- and Uppe…
View article: Placental pathology findings in perinatal deaths from 28 weeks gestation in Aotearoa New Zealand
Placental pathology findings in perinatal deaths from 28 weeks gestation in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
IntroductionWomen of South Asian ethnicity are overrepresented in adverse pregnancy outcome across high-income countries, including those related to placental dysfunction. It has been hypothesised that placental aging occurs at earlier ges…
View article: Placental pathology findings amongst extremely preterm perinatal deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand
Placental pathology findings amongst extremely preterm perinatal deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
Differences in placental pathology by ethnicity were observed among extremely preterm perinatal deaths. Underlying metabolic disorders and an associated pro-inflammatory environment may play an important role in the causal pathway leading …
View article: An in-depth analysis of perinatal related mortality among women of South Asian ethnicity in Aotearoa New Zealand, compared to other ethnic groups
An in-depth analysis of perinatal related mortality among women of South Asian ethnicity in Aotearoa New Zealand, compared to other ethnic groups Open
Background: International and national New Zealand (NZ) research has identified women of South Asian ethnicity at increased risk of perinatal mortality, in particular stillbirth, with calls for increased perinatal research among this ethni…
View article: Risk factors for late preterm and term stillbirth: A secondary analysis of an individual participant data meta‐analysis
Risk factors for late preterm and term stillbirth: A secondary analysis of an individual participant data meta‐analysis Open
Objective Identify independent and novel risk factors for late‐preterm (28–36 weeks) and term (≥37 weeks) stillbirth and explore development of a risk‐prediction model. Design Secondary analysis of an Individual Participant Data (IPD) meta…
View article: Grouping women of South Asian ethnicity for pregnancy research in New Zealand
Grouping women of South Asian ethnicity for pregnancy research in New Zealand Open
Background The New Zealand (NZ) Ministry of Health ethnicity data protocols recommend that people of South Asian (SAsian) ethnicity, other than Indian, are combined with people of Japanese and Korean ethnicity at the most commonly used lev…
View article: Modification of maternal late pregnancy sleep position: a survey evaluation of a New Zealand public health campaign
Modification of maternal late pregnancy sleep position: a survey evaluation of a New Zealand public health campaign Open
Introduction A ‘Sleep-On-Side When Baby’s Inside’ public health campaign was initiated in New Zealand in 2018. This was in response to evidence that maternal supine going-to-sleep position was an independent risk factor for stillbirth from…
View article: Associations between social and behavioural factors and the risk of late stillbirth – findings from the Midland and North of England Stillbirth case‐control study
Associations between social and behavioural factors and the risk of late stillbirth – findings from the Midland and North of England Stillbirth case‐control study Open
Objective To investigate behavioural and social characteristics of women who experienced a late stillbirth compared with women with ongoing live pregnancies at similar gestation. Design Case‐control study. Setting 41 maternity units in the…
View article: Associations between symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and maternal sleep patterns with late stillbirth: Findings from an individual participant data meta-analysis
Associations between symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and maternal sleep patterns with late stillbirth: Findings from an individual participant data meta-analysis Open
A positive BQ, long sleep duration >9 hours, and daily daytime naps last month were associated with increased odds of late stillbirth, while sleep that is more restless than average was associated with reduced odds. Pregnant women may be r…
View article: Association of Supine Going-to-Sleep Position in Late Pregnancy With Reduced Birth Weight
Association of Supine Going-to-Sleep Position in Late Pregnancy With Reduced Birth Weight Open
This study found that going to sleep in a supine position in late pregnancy was independently associated with reduced birth weight and birth weight centile. This novel association is biologically plausible and likely modifiable. Public hea…
View article: Association between maternally perceived quality and pattern of fetal movements and late stillbirth
Association between maternally perceived quality and pattern of fetal movements and late stillbirth Open
We investigated fetal movement quality and pattern and association with late stillbirth in this multicentre case-control study. Cases (n = 164) had experienced a non-anomalous singleton late stillbirth. Controls (n = 569) were at a similar…
View article: A diurnal fetal movement pattern: Findings from a cross-sectional study of maternally perceived fetal movements in the third trimester of pregnancy
A diurnal fetal movement pattern: Findings from a cross-sectional study of maternally perceived fetal movements in the third trimester of pregnancy Open
Our data support informing women in the third trimester that as pregnancy advances it is normal to perceive increasingly strong movement, episodes of movements that are more vigorous than usual, fetal hiccups, and a diurnal pattern involvi…
View article: Stillbirth research: Recruitment barriers and participant feedback
Stillbirth research: Recruitment barriers and participant feedback Open
Identification of recruitment barriers and our reassuring participant feedback may assist women's participation in future research and support progress towards stillbirth prevention.
View article: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis of Maternal Going-to-Sleep Position, Interactions with Fetal Vulnerability, and the Risk of Late Stillbirth
An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis of Maternal Going-to-Sleep Position, Interactions with Fetal Vulnerability, and the Risk of Late Stillbirth Open
This IPD meta-analysis confirms that supine going-to-sleep position is independently associated with late stillbirth. Going-to-sleep on left or right side appears equally safe. No significant interactions with our assessed indicators of fe…
View article: Alterations in maternally perceived fetal movement and their association with late stillbirth: findings from the Midland and North of England stillbirth case–control study
Alterations in maternally perceived fetal movement and their association with late stillbirth: findings from the Midland and North of England stillbirth case–control study Open
Objective To report perception of fetal movements in women who experienced a stillbirth compared with controls at a similar gestation with a live birth. Design Case–control study. Setting 41 maternity units in the UK. Participants Cases we…
View article: The Collaborative IPD of Sleep and Stillbirth (Cribss): is maternal going-to-sleep position a risk factor for late stillbirth and does maternal sleep position interact with fetal vulnerability? An individual participant data meta-analysis study protocol
The Collaborative IPD of Sleep and Stillbirth (Cribss): is maternal going-to-sleep position a risk factor for late stillbirth and does maternal sleep position interact with fetal vulnerability? An individual participant data meta-analysis study protocol Open
CRD42017047703.