BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The role of individually targeted information to reduce anxiety before colposcopy: a randomised controlled trial.
We investigated whether providing targeted information on an individual level by mail and by phone reduces anxiety in women referred to the colposcopy clinic. ⋯ Anxiety levels before primary colposcopy are surprisingly high, and are not reduced following individually targeted information given before colposcopy.
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Multicenter Study
Is mode of delivery associated with postpartum depression at 6 weeks: a prospective cohort study.
To examine the relationship between delivery mode and postpartum depression at 6 weeks following hospital discharge. ⋯ Delivery mode had no significant impact on the development of postpartum depression in the main-effects model. However, it may interact with place of birth and other unmeasured factors to create a risk for depression.
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Maternal supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) may modulate immune responses and allergy in neonates and children. ⋯ n-3 PUFA supplementation during pregnancy decreases childhood asthma and response to SPT.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of perinatal outcomes of shoulder dystocia alleviated by different type and sequence of manoeuvres: a retrospective review.
To evaluate the different types and sequences of manoeuvres to overcome shoulder dystocia and the rates of associated fetal injury. ⋯ Following the failure of McRoberts' manoeuvre, subsequent application of rotational methods and posterior arm delivery have similarly high success rates but the former may be associated with less fetal injury.