Inner thigh taping vs traction for cervical ripening with a Foley catheter: a randomized controlled trial
Objective To assess the effectiveness of inner thigh “Taping” compared with “Traction” using a weighted bag when an intracervical Foley catheter is used for cervical ripening. Study Design We performed…
Planned home birth: the professional responsibility response–a midwifery response
The clinical opinion related to planned home birth by Chervenak et al requires a midwifery response. Home birth is a complex choice that includes the rights of women over their bodies;…
Discourage the presurgical spray tan
Case notes A 34-year-old woman underwent robotic-assisted lysis of adhesions, vaporization of endometriosis, and a myomectomy. She had a vague history of an allergic reaction to an unknown stimulus during…
The effect of intramuscular progesterone on the rate of cervical shortening
Objective The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) exposure is associated with the rate of cervical shortening. Study Design Women with a history of spontaneous…
Genetic associations of relaxin: preterm birth and premature rupture of fetal membranes
Objective Relaxin H2 (RLN2) is a systemic hormone (sRLN) that is produced by the corpus luteum, whereas decidual RLN (dRLN) acts only locally. Elevated sRLN is associated with spontaneous preterm…
Redefining ethics in home birth
In a recent opinion piece, “Planned home birth: the professional responsibility response,” Chervenak et al argue against the ethics of home birthing stating that advocates of planned home birth have emphasized…
Perioperative characteristics associated with preterm birth in twin-twin transfusion syndrome treated by laser surgery
Objective To identify perioperative risk factors for preterm delivery (PTD) in laser-treated patients with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Study Design Twin-twin transfusion syndrome patients who underwent laser surgery were followed…
Time from consent to cesarean delivery: Salmeen et al
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article…
