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Decision-to-delivery interval (category 2 urgency):- A prospective study to determine whether the decision-to-delivery interval has an impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes when there is a category 2 level of urgency for Caesarean Section (CS). Important primary outcomes would be: • fetal wellbeing (such as cord blood gases, Apgar score at 5 minutes, hypoxic encephalopathy, neonatal respiratory problems, unanticipated admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), duration of stay in the NICU) maternal wellbeing (such as haemoglobin levels on day 2, need for blood transfusion, duration of hospital stay controlled for prolonged neonatal stay and general health/wellbeing). Valuable secondary outcomes could include: • fetal trauma at delivery • iatrogenic maternal bladder or bowel injury • postoperative maternal infectious morbidity • establishment of breastfeeding • psychological outcomes for women, such as the development of postnatal depression/posttraumatic stress disorder.

duration of hospital stay controlled for prolonged neonatal stay and general health/wellbeing). Valuable secondary outcomes could...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

What are the barriers that women experience to achieving blood glucose targets?

Recommendation ID NG3/3 Question What are the barriers that women experience to achieving blood glucose targets? Any explanatory notes(if

Research recommendation Published June 2015

In women with confirmed miscarriage, does the type of management strategy (expectant, medical and surgical) impact on women's experience, including psychological and emotional outcomes?

Question In women with confirmed miscarriage, does the type of management strategy (expectant, medical and surgical) impact on...

Research recommendation Published August 2019

Is obesity an independent risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality?

fetal heart rate, uterine contractions and fetal position in women who are obese. These women are likely to have more...

Research recommendation Published August 2019

What methods can improve the identification of women at high risk of postpartum psychosis and reduce this risk?

CG192/1 Question What methods can improve the identification of women at high risk of postpartum psychosis and reduce this risk? Any...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Long-term safety of ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction for women:- Is there an association between ovulation induction or ovarian stimulation and adverse long-term (over 20 years) effects in women in the UK?

induction for women:- Is there an association between ovulation induction or ovarian stimulation and adverse long-term (over 20 years)...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

What are the natural frequencies of the avoidable harms that cardiotocography is intended to prevent for women who are assessed as being at low risk of complications at the start of labour? Does using cardiotocography in labours where complications develop confer a net benefit compared with intermittent auscultation?

of the avoidable harms that cardiotocography is intended to prevent for women who are assessed as being at low risk of complications at...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise):- Are specialist lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) effective, compared with no specialist lifestyle interventions, for women with endometriosis?

exercise) effective, compared with no specialist lifestyle interventions, for women with endometriosis? Any explanatory notes(if...

Research recommendation Published October 2018

Is structured clinical management for moderate to severe personality disorders in pregnancy and the postnatal period effective at improving outcomes for women and their babies?

in pregnancy and the postnatal period effective at improving outcomes for women and their babies? Any explanatory notes(if applicable)...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Maternal request for Casarean Section (CS): What support or psychological interventions would be appropriate for women who have a fear of vaginal childbirth and request a CS? Interventions for evaluation could include: • support from a named member of the maternity team • continuity of carer • formal counselling • cognitive behavioural therapy. Outcomes could include: • mode of birth planned at term • psychological outcomes (postnatal depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, mother–infant bonding) • breastfeeding.

(CS): What support or psychological interventions would be appropriate for women who have a fear of vaginal childbirth and request a CS?...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Association between treating infections in pregnancy and rates of cerebral palsy:- What is the association between different antibiotic regimes to treat genito-urinary and respiratory tract infections in pregnant women and subsequent rates of cerebral palsy in children?

regimes to treat genito-urinary and respiratory tract infections in pregnant women and subsequent rates of cerebral palsy in children?...

Research recommendation Published February 2017

How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period?

bipolar disorder and for preventing relapse. All drugs used to treat mental health problems may carry some risk for the woman, fetus and...

Research recommendation Published July 2017

Premature ovarian insufficiency:- What are the main clinical manifestations of premature ovarian insufficiency and the short- and long-term impact of the most common therapeutic interventions?

Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is important:- Women with premature ovarian insufficiency can experience the effects of...

Research recommendation Published December 2015

Information and support:- What information and support interventions are effective to help women with endometriosis deal with their symptoms and improve their quality of lives?

support:- What information and support interventions are effective to help women with endometriosis deal with their symptoms and improve...

Research recommendation Published October 2018

Screening and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococcal colonisation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis targeting group B streptococcus and guided by routine antenatal screening?

clinical and cost effectiveness of routine antenatal screening to identify women colonised with group B streptococcus. Further research...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Are psychological interventions effective for treating moderate to severe anxiety disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder) in pregnancy?

disorders are often not identified or treated in pregnancy. In addition, many women who are taking medication for such problems stop...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

A national evaluation of early pregnancy assessment unit service provision should be carried out to identify factors affecting outcomes. Factors should include whether care is provided in a dedicated unit, staffing configuration and opening hours of dedicated services. Outcomes should include both process (service) outcomes and pregnancy-related outcomes. Data collected should be used to analyse the cost effectiveness of early pregnancy assessment units compared with other models of care.

of early pregnancy assessment units in improving physical and emotional health compared with services provided outside of a dedicated...

Research recommendation Published August 2019

How effective and cost effective are stop smoking interventions for partners of pregnant and breastfeeding women?

are stop smoking interventions for partners of pregnant and breastfeeding women? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) None. Source...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

What is the effect and acceptability of approaches that aim to match nicotine dose (through licensed nicotine-containing products) to level of smoking addiction among women who are using maternity services?

licensed nicotine-containing products) to level of smoking addiction among women who are using maternity services? Any explanatory...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

Are stop smoking interventions that include incentives to quit effective and cost effective for people using secondary care services, including women who are pregnant or have recently given birth?

effective and cost effective for people using secondary care services, including women who are pregnant or have recently given birth?...

Research recommendation Published June 2015

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What are the barriers that women experience to achieving blood glucose targets?

In women with confirmed miscarriage, does the type of management strategy (expectant, medical and surgical) impact on women's experience, including psychological and emotional outcomes?

Is obesity an independent risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality?

What methods can improve the identification of women at high risk of postpartum psychosis and reduce this risk?

Long-term safety of ovarian stimulation and ovulation induction for women:- Is there an association between ovulation induction or ovarian stimulation and adverse long-term (over 20 years) effects in women in the UK?

Lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise):- Are specialist lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) effective, compared with no specialist lifestyle interventions, for women with endometriosis?

Is structured clinical management for moderate to severe personality disorders in pregnancy and the postnatal period effective at improving outcomes for women and their babies?

Association between treating infections in pregnancy and rates of cerebral palsy:- What is the association between different antibiotic regimes to treat genito-urinary and respiratory tract infections in pregnant women and subsequent rates of cerebral palsy in children?

How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period?

Premature ovarian insufficiency:- What are the main clinical manifestations of premature ovarian insufficiency and the short- and long-term impact of the most common therapeutic interventions?

Information and support:- What information and support interventions are effective to help women with endometriosis deal with their symptoms and improve their quality of lives?

Screening and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococcal colonisation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis targeting group B streptococcus and guided by routine antenatal screening?

Are psychological interventions effective for treating moderate to severe anxiety disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder) in pregnancy?

How effective and cost effective are stop smoking interventions for partners of pregnant and breastfeeding women?

What is the effect and acceptability of approaches that aim to match nicotine dose (through licensed nicotine-containing products) to level of smoking addiction among women who are using maternity services?

Are stop smoking interventions that include incentives to quit effective and cost effective for people using secondary care services, including women who are pregnant or have recently given birth?