Thought provoking research & other gems
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This is in no way a complete list, just a selection!
A wonderful resource for all things birth, here is Dr Sara Wickham's summary for Home Birth:
Wickham, S., 2020. Is Home Birth Safe? - Dr Sara Wickham. [online]
Available at: www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/is_home_birth_safe/
In addition to The Birth Place Study we also have this
Homer CSE, Cheah SL, Rossiter C, et al Maternal and perinatal outcomes by planned place of birth in Australia 2000 – 2012: a linked population data study
BMJ Open 2019;9:e029192. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029192
Download paper (PDF): bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e029192
Induction of Labour
Middleton P, Shepherd E, Morris J, Crowther CA, Gomersall JC. Induction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD004945. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004945.pub5.
Download paper (PDF): www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004945.pub5/full
Supportive words for those who work within Maternity
Buckleygray, M. (2020) ‘Perpetual Courage’, Midwifery Matters, (166), pp. 30–31.
Available at: search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rgu.ac.uk/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=c8h&AN=145494284&scope=site
Rachel Reed has her thoughts here on the posterior position
Reed, R., 2020. In Celebration Of The OP Baby. [online] MidwifeThinking.
Available at: midwifethinking.com/2016/06/08/in-celebration-of-the-op-baby/
Breastfeeding support for healthy cases
McFadden A, Gavine A, Renfrew MJ, Wade A, Buchanan P, Taylor JL, Veitch E, Rennie AM, Crowther SA, Neiman S, MacGillivray S. Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001141. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001141.pub5.
Download paper (PDF):www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001141.pub5/full
For a beautiful videos on 0-3 month breastfeeding tips:
Raising Children Network. 2020. Breastfeeding And Baby-Led Attachment. [online]
Available at: raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/videos/baby-led-attachment
Globalhealthmedia.org. 2020. Breastfeeding Attachment [online]
Available at: globalhealthmedia.org/portfolio-items/breastfeeding-attachment/
Selected works about additional care and support:
Keenan, P. Benefits of massage therapy and use of a doula during labor and childbirth Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine Jan 2000, 6(1), pp.66-74. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10631824
Hodnett, ED., Gates, S., Hofmeyr, GJ. & Sakala, C. Continuous support for women during childbirth Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Download paper (PDF) from: http://apps.who.int/rhl/reviews/CD003766.pdf
Rosen, P. Supporting women in labor: analysis of different types of caregivers Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health Jan-Feb 2004, Vol 49(1), pp.24-31. Abstract available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1542-2011.2004.tb04404.x/abstract
Yogev, S. Support in Labour: a literature review MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 2004, 14(4), pp.486-492
Ballen, LE. & Fulcher, AJ. Nurses and doulas. Complementary roles to provide optimal maternity care Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing 2006, 35, pp.304–311 Abstract available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00041.x/abstract
Berg, M. & Terstad, A. Swedish women’s experiences of doula support during childbirth Midwifery 2006, 22(4), pp.330-338
Campbell, D., Scott, KD., Klaus, MH. & Falk, M. Female Relatives or Friends Trained as Labor Doulas: Outcomes at 6 to 8 Weeks Postpartum. Birth Sept 2007, Vol 34(3), pp.220–227. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17718872
Campbell, DA., Lake, MF., Falk, M. & Backstrand, JR. A randomized control trial of continuous support in labor by a lay doulaJournal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2006, 35, pp.456–464. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16881989
Khreisheh, R. Support in the first stage of labour from a female relative: the first step in improving the quality of maternity services Midwifery 2009 (Article in Press). Abstract available from: http://www.midwiferyjournal.com/article/S0266-6138%2808%2900109-5/abstract
Lundgren, I. Swedish women’s experiences of doula support during childbirth Midwifery April 2010, Vol 26(2), pp.173-180
Martin, T., Stein, JH., Kennell, JH. & Fulcher, A. Benefits of a Doula Present at the Birth of a Child Pediatrics 2004, 114(5), pp.1488-1491. Download paper (PDF) from: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/114/Supplement_6/1488.full.pdf+html
McGrath, SK. & Kennel, JH. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Continuous Labor Support for Middle-Class Couples: Effect on Cesarean Delivery Rates Birth 2008, 35(2), pp.92-97. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18507579
Trueba, G., Contreras, C., Velazco, MT., Lara, EG. & Martínez, HB. Alternative Strategy to Decrease Cesarean Section: Support by Doulas During Labor Journal of Perinatal Education Spring 2000, 9(2), pp.8-13. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17273201
Postnatal relatedGoldbort, J. Postpartum depression: Bridging the gap between medicalized birth and social support International Journal of Childbirth Education December 2002. Abstract available from: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-324969471.html
McComish, JF. & Visger, JM. Domains of Postpartum Doula Care and Maternal Responsiveness and Competence Journal of Obstetric, Gynaecologic & Neonatal Nursing Mar/Apr 2009, Vol 38(2), pp.148-156. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19323711
Breastfeeding relatedMottl-Santiago, J., Walker, C., Ewan, J., Vragovic, O., Winder, S. & Stubblefield, P. A hospital-based doula program and childbirth outcomes in an urban, multicultural setting Maternal and Child Health Journal May 2008, Vol 12(3), pp.372-377. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17610053
Key studies from pre-2000Hofmeyr, GJ., Nikodem, VC., Wolman, W., Chalmers, BE. & Kramer, T. Companionship to modify the clinical birth environment: Effects on progress and perceptions of labour and breastfeeding British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Aug 1991, 98, pp.756–764. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1911582
Kennell, JH., Klaus, MH., McGrath, S., Robertson, S. & Hinkley, C. Continuous emotional support during labor in a US hospital: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Medical Association May 1991, 265(17), pp.2197-201. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2013951
Klaus, MH. & Kennell, JH. The doula: an essential ingredient of childbirth rediscovered. Acta Paediatrica 1997, 86(10), pp.1034–1036. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9350877
Klaus MH, Kennell JH, Robertson SS, Sosa R. Effects of social support during parturition on maternal and infant morbidity British Medical Journal 1986; 293:585–587. Abstract available from: www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/293/6547/585
Langer, A., Campero, L., Garcia, C. & Reynoso, S. Effects of psychosocial support during labour and childbirth on breastfeeding, medical interventions, and mothers' wellbeing in a Mexican public hospital: a randomised clinical trial British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Oct 1998, 105(10), pp.1056-63. Abstract available from: www.uptodate.com/patients/content/abstract.do
Madi, BC., Sandall, J., Bennett, R. & MacLeod, C. Effects of female relative support in labour: a randomised controlled trial Birth1999; 26(1), 4-8. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10352048
Scott, KD., Klaus, PH., & Klaus, MH. The obstetrical and postpartum benefits of continuous support during childbirth Journal of Women’s Health Gender Based Medicine Dec 1999, 8(10), pp.1257-64. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10643833
Wolman, WL., Chambers, B., Hofmeyr, GJ. & Nikodem, V. Post-partum depression and companionship in the clinical birth environment: A randomized, controlled study American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1993, 168, pp.1380–1393. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498417
A wonderful resource for all things birth, here is Dr Sara Wickham's summary for Home Birth:
Wickham, S., 2020. Is Home Birth Safe? - Dr Sara Wickham. [online]
Available at: www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/is_home_birth_safe/
In addition to The Birth Place Study we also have this
Homer CSE, Cheah SL, Rossiter C, et al Maternal and perinatal outcomes by planned place of birth in Australia 2000 – 2012: a linked population data study
BMJ Open 2019;9:e029192. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029192
Download paper (PDF): bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e029192
Induction of Labour
Middleton P, Shepherd E, Morris J, Crowther CA, Gomersall JC. Induction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD004945. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004945.pub5.
Download paper (PDF): www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004945.pub5/full
Supportive words for those who work within Maternity
Buckleygray, M. (2020) ‘Perpetual Courage’, Midwifery Matters, (166), pp. 30–31.
Available at: search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rgu.ac.uk/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=c8h&AN=145494284&scope=site
Rachel Reed has her thoughts here on the posterior position
Reed, R., 2020. In Celebration Of The OP Baby. [online] MidwifeThinking.
Available at: midwifethinking.com/2016/06/08/in-celebration-of-the-op-baby/
Breastfeeding support for healthy cases
McFadden A, Gavine A, Renfrew MJ, Wade A, Buchanan P, Taylor JL, Veitch E, Rennie AM, Crowther SA, Neiman S, MacGillivray S. Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001141. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001141.pub5.
Download paper (PDF):www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001141.pub5/full
For a beautiful videos on 0-3 month breastfeeding tips:
Raising Children Network. 2020. Breastfeeding And Baby-Led Attachment. [online]
Available at: raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/videos/baby-led-attachment
Globalhealthmedia.org. 2020. Breastfeeding Attachment [online]
Available at: globalhealthmedia.org/portfolio-items/breastfeeding-attachment/
Selected works about additional care and support:
Keenan, P. Benefits of massage therapy and use of a doula during labor and childbirth Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine Jan 2000, 6(1), pp.66-74. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10631824
Hodnett, ED., Gates, S., Hofmeyr, GJ. & Sakala, C. Continuous support for women during childbirth Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Download paper (PDF) from: http://apps.who.int/rhl/reviews/CD003766.pdf
Rosen, P. Supporting women in labor: analysis of different types of caregivers Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health Jan-Feb 2004, Vol 49(1), pp.24-31. Abstract available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1542-2011.2004.tb04404.x/abstract
Yogev, S. Support in Labour: a literature review MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 2004, 14(4), pp.486-492
Ballen, LE. & Fulcher, AJ. Nurses and doulas. Complementary roles to provide optimal maternity care Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing 2006, 35, pp.304–311 Abstract available from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00041.x/abstract
Berg, M. & Terstad, A. Swedish women’s experiences of doula support during childbirth Midwifery 2006, 22(4), pp.330-338
Campbell, D., Scott, KD., Klaus, MH. & Falk, M. Female Relatives or Friends Trained as Labor Doulas: Outcomes at 6 to 8 Weeks Postpartum. Birth Sept 2007, Vol 34(3), pp.220–227. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17718872
Campbell, DA., Lake, MF., Falk, M. & Backstrand, JR. A randomized control trial of continuous support in labor by a lay doulaJournal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2006, 35, pp.456–464. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16881989
Khreisheh, R. Support in the first stage of labour from a female relative: the first step in improving the quality of maternity services Midwifery 2009 (Article in Press). Abstract available from: http://www.midwiferyjournal.com/article/S0266-6138%2808%2900109-5/abstract
Lundgren, I. Swedish women’s experiences of doula support during childbirth Midwifery April 2010, Vol 26(2), pp.173-180
Martin, T., Stein, JH., Kennell, JH. & Fulcher, A. Benefits of a Doula Present at the Birth of a Child Pediatrics 2004, 114(5), pp.1488-1491. Download paper (PDF) from: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/114/Supplement_6/1488.full.pdf+html
McGrath, SK. & Kennel, JH. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Continuous Labor Support for Middle-Class Couples: Effect on Cesarean Delivery Rates Birth 2008, 35(2), pp.92-97. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18507579
Trueba, G., Contreras, C., Velazco, MT., Lara, EG. & Martínez, HB. Alternative Strategy to Decrease Cesarean Section: Support by Doulas During Labor Journal of Perinatal Education Spring 2000, 9(2), pp.8-13. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17273201
Postnatal relatedGoldbort, J. Postpartum depression: Bridging the gap between medicalized birth and social support International Journal of Childbirth Education December 2002. Abstract available from: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-324969471.html
McComish, JF. & Visger, JM. Domains of Postpartum Doula Care and Maternal Responsiveness and Competence Journal of Obstetric, Gynaecologic & Neonatal Nursing Mar/Apr 2009, Vol 38(2), pp.148-156. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19323711
Breastfeeding relatedMottl-Santiago, J., Walker, C., Ewan, J., Vragovic, O., Winder, S. & Stubblefield, P. A hospital-based doula program and childbirth outcomes in an urban, multicultural setting Maternal and Child Health Journal May 2008, Vol 12(3), pp.372-377. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17610053
Key studies from pre-2000Hofmeyr, GJ., Nikodem, VC., Wolman, W., Chalmers, BE. & Kramer, T. Companionship to modify the clinical birth environment: Effects on progress and perceptions of labour and breastfeeding British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Aug 1991, 98, pp.756–764. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1911582
Kennell, JH., Klaus, MH., McGrath, S., Robertson, S. & Hinkley, C. Continuous emotional support during labor in a US hospital: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Medical Association May 1991, 265(17), pp.2197-201. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2013951
Klaus, MH. & Kennell, JH. The doula: an essential ingredient of childbirth rediscovered. Acta Paediatrica 1997, 86(10), pp.1034–1036. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9350877
Klaus MH, Kennell JH, Robertson SS, Sosa R. Effects of social support during parturition on maternal and infant morbidity British Medical Journal 1986; 293:585–587. Abstract available from: www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/293/6547/585
Langer, A., Campero, L., Garcia, C. & Reynoso, S. Effects of psychosocial support during labour and childbirth on breastfeeding, medical interventions, and mothers' wellbeing in a Mexican public hospital: a randomised clinical trial British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Oct 1998, 105(10), pp.1056-63. Abstract available from: www.uptodate.com/patients/content/abstract.do
Madi, BC., Sandall, J., Bennett, R. & MacLeod, C. Effects of female relative support in labour: a randomised controlled trial Birth1999; 26(1), 4-8. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10352048
Scott, KD., Klaus, PH., & Klaus, MH. The obstetrical and postpartum benefits of continuous support during childbirth Journal of Women’s Health Gender Based Medicine Dec 1999, 8(10), pp.1257-64. Abstract available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10643833
Wolman, WL., Chambers, B., Hofmeyr, GJ. & Nikodem, V. Post-partum depression and companionship in the clinical birth environment: A randomized, controlled study American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1993, 168, pp.1380–1393. Abstract available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498417
