The latest evidence and resources for midwives and clinical support staff, with content on COVID-19, antenatal care, labour and birth.
Induction of labour: if, and when, to induce
In this blog for pregnant women and those supporting them, Associate Professor Philippa Middleton and co-authors discuss their recently updated Cochrane Review looking at the effects for women and their babies of inducing labour towards the end of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: a round up of Cochrane evidence
A collection of resources which aim to make Cochrane evidence on breastfeeding easy to access. Topics covered include: Support for breastfeeding women; health promotion and an enabling environment; care for breastfeeding women and their babies; treatment of breastfeeding problems; and breastfeeding babies with additional needs, including preterm babies.
Should the Cochrane logo be accompanied by a health warning?
In the second blog of our new series Understanding Evidence, Iain Chalmers, our founding director, looks at developments in research on prenatal...
Induction of labour for suspected fetal macrosomia: review and reflections
A blog for midwives, with Cochrane evidence on induction of labour for suspected fetal macrosomia and reflections on its implications for practice
Hyperemesis gravidarum: sufferers need support, compassion and better research
What's hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) like for women who suffer this severe pregnancy sickness and what do we know about what can help?
Midwife-led continuity models versus other models of care: review and reflections
Cochrane UK's Sarah Chapman and Associate Professor of Midwifery Alys Einion summarise and reflect on the Cochrane review on midwife-led models of care
Facilitating woman-centred care in second stage of labour. Cochrane review supports choice
Midwife Mercedes Perez Botella reflects on evidence and empowering women in second stage of labour
How to be a healthy weight in pregnancy and beyond
What's the evidence on diet and exercise in pregnancy and after?
Simple help for painful nipples in breastfeeding women
We take a look at new evidence and old remedies for nipple pain from breastfeeding
Exercise Supplement Creatine May Prevent Brain Injury in Unborn Babies
Could exercise supplement creatine protect babies brains in the womb? Dr James Duffy explains.
Evidently Advent Day 15: best health evidence wrapped up for the festive season!
Anticipating the birth of a child?