In this third episode of The Midwifery Hour, series nine, Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery was joined by Maira Harkness, Research Fellow, University of Stirling and Dr Cassandra Yuill, Research Fellow, City, University of London
Cervical ripening is a process of softening and opening the cervix before labour starts. Traditionally, cervical ripening has been performed entirely in-hospital, to allow monitoring of maternal/fetal well-being and early recognition of complications. However, an increasing number of UK maternity units offer outpatient (home) cervical ripening.
Mairi and Cassandra discuss home cervical ripening versus in-hospital cervical ripening to determine whether home cervical ripening is acceptable from the perspective of both women and the National Health Service (NHS).
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Mairi Harkness
Dr Cassandra Yuill
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