The trial is focused on home induction of women with uncomplicated pregnancies. By Orla Dwyer Friday 16 Jul 2021, 12:05 AM 3 hours ago 4,613 Views 2 Comments
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Image: Shutterstock/sukanya sitthikongsak
A CLINICAL TRIAL at the Rotunda Hospital funded by a biomedical company has been criticised for the way it presents information on risks and benefits of induced labour to pregnant women.
The Home Induction Trial aims to assess two different methods of induction for healthy first-time mothers at 39 weeks pregnant. After the induction begins, they return home to await labour.
The trial began in November 2020 and 86 women have so far taken part, the Rotunda said.
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Nothing has changed : Continued calls for easing of maternity partner restrictions
Activists want partners to be permitted in maternity units for all stages of labour. By Orla Dwyer Friday 4 Jun 2021, 6:00 AM 1 hour ago 1,722 Views 1 Comment
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Image: Shutterstock/Alexander Raths
CALLS CONTINUE FOR partner restrictions at maternity units across the country to be loosened, and for all units to follow HSE guidance.
The HSE advises allowing partners to accompany women during labour and childbirth. Partners should also be permitted to attend the 20-week scan and other appointments if deemed necessary.
This is the case in many maternity units, however some units have stricter restrictions and activists want partners to be allowed in the room during all stages of labour.
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