In this third episode of Midwifery Hour series eight, Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery was joined by Dr Claire Feeley, Researcher and Lecturer at King’s College London, Dr Ethel Burns, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Oxford Brookes University and Professor Charles Roehr, Clinical Director, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit – Clinical Trials Unit; Associate Professor of Paediatrics, University of Oxford
Using water during labour and birth has become an established option for women birthing in many parts of the world, though in some areas remains controversial.
There have been queries about maternal and neonatal outcomes, and in this session, Dr Ethel Burns and Dr Claire Feeley share the findings from a major systematic review and meta-analysis.
This international study included 36 studies with 157,000 births carried out in a variety of settings from midwife-led to consultant-led units.
This study highlighted the benefits of water during labour and birth – a reduction in interventions and complications and they will discuss future areas for research.
Watch the Maternity & Midwifery Hour highlights now:
Dr Claire Feeley
Dr Ethel Burns
Professor Charles Roehr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nlx8mDuxf8
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