Allan J. Kember, Jane Warland, Sebastian R. Hobson, Kuan Liu, Jerry Coleman
{"title":"Position Modification Devices to Prevent Supine Sleep During Pregnancy","authors":"Allan J. Kember, Jane Warland, Sebastian R. Hobson, Kuan Liu, Jerry Coleman","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.18019","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.18019","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 5","pages":"681-682"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hitomi Okubo, Shoji F. Nakayama, Asako Mito, Naoko Arata, Yukihiro Ohya, the Japan Environment and Children's Study Group
{"title":"Adherence to Healthy Prepregnancy Lifestyle and Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study","authors":"Hitomi Okubo, Shoji F. Nakayama, Asako Mito, Naoko Arata, Yukihiro Ohya, the Japan Environment and Children's Study Group","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17994","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17994","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To quantify the association between a combination of modifiable prepregnancy lifestyle factors and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Prospective cohort study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Setting</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Japan Environment and Children's Study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Population</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 79 703 pregnant Japanese women without chronic disease.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Maternal lifestyle before pregnancy was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. A healthy lifestyle score (HLS, 0–5 points) was calculated based on adherence to five prepregnancy healthy lifestyle factors: healthy weight, high-quality diet, regular physical activity, not smoking, and not drinking alcohol. Relative risks (RRs) and 95% credible intervals (CrIs) were estimated using a Bayesian log-binomial regression model.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Outcome Measures</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Composite APOs, defined as the development of any APO, including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, low birth weight, and small-for-gestational-age, transcribed from medical records.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 13 894 women (17.4%) experienced one or more APOs. HLS was inversely associated with the risk of APOs in a dose–response manner. Women with an HLS of 5 points had a 33% (RR 0.67; 95% CrI, 0.61–0.74) lower risk of APOs than those with the lowest HLS (0–1 points). The population attributable fraction of five healthy lifestyle factors was 10.3%. A 1-point increase of HLS could have reduced APO cases by 6.6%.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A higher HLS was associated with a lower risk of APOs, suggesting that adopting a healthy lifestyle before pregnancy may reduce the risk of APOs, which can increase the risk of future chronic diseases in both mother and child.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 3","pages":"375-386"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Stuart, Johanna Wagenius, Levon Badiglian-Filho, Jens Schnabel, Alvaro Montealegre, Sophia Ehrström, Michael Hartmann, Jona Vercammen, Daniela Huber, Anna Lingström, Jan Baekelandt
{"title":"Intra- and Postoperative Complications in 4565 vNOTES Hysterectomies: International Registry Cohort Study","authors":"Andrea Stuart, Johanna Wagenius, Levon Badiglian-Filho, Jens Schnabel, Alvaro Montealegre, Sophia Ehrström, Michael Hartmann, Jona Vercammen, Daniela Huber, Anna Lingström, Jan Baekelandt","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.18000","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.18000","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To present the rates of intra- and postoperative complications and conversions in a large cohort of unselected vNOTES hysterectomies, performed by surgeons with different levels of expertise.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>International register-based cohort study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Setting</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hysterectomies in the iNOTESs registry, 2015 to January 2024, performed by 201 surgeons from multiple countries.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Population</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>4565 patients undergoing vNOTES hysterectomy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Descriptive data are presented in frequencies (<i>n</i>) and percent (%).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Outcome Measure</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intra- and postoperative complications. Conversions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intraoperative and postoperative complication rates were 3.2% (<i>n</i> = 144) and 2.5% (<i>n</i> = 115), respectively. Conversions occurred in 1.6% (<i>n</i> = 72), of which 10 (0.2%) to laparotomy, and 82% of the conversions occurred within the first 50 cases of the surgeon's learning curve. The most common intraoperative complication was cystotomy, occurring in 1.3%, and almost half were performed by inexperienced surgeons. Other intraoperative organ injuries occurred in 20 cases (0.44%). Postoperatively, the most common complications were haemorrhage (<i>n</i> = 28), vault complications (<i>n</i> = 26) including 11 infected vault hematomas, cystitis (<i>n</i> = 18) and non-specific infections (<i>n</i> = 14). The vNOTES hysterectomies were performed by 201 surgeons, of which 9.5% had performed more than 50 vNOTES cases, representing 70% of the registered cases in the registry. The remaining 30% of the hysterectomies mainly represent learning curve data from 90% of the included surgeons. The complication rate decreased with increasing surgical experience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The largest study population of vNOTES hysterectomies is presented, including both learning curve data and data from experienced surgeons, with acceptable rates of intra- and postoperative complications. No imp","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 4","pages":"464-472"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.18000","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovative Approaches in SUI: A Closer Look at Laparoscopic Advances","authors":"Reut Rotem, Orfhlaith E. O'Sullivan","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.18016","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.18016","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 6","pages":"846-847"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142637184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melle A. Spruijt, Wenche M. Klerkx, Kim Notten, Hugo van Eijndhoven, Leonie Speksnijder, Manon H. Kerkhof, Kirsten B. Kluivers
{"title":"The Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Injection in Pelvic Floor Muscles in Chronic Pelvic Pain Patients: A Double-Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial","authors":"Melle A. Spruijt, Wenche M. Klerkx, Kim Notten, Hugo van Eijndhoven, Leonie Speksnijder, Manon H. Kerkhof, Kirsten B. Kluivers","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17991","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17991","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of Botulinum Toxin A (BTA) injections versus placebo injections, combined with pelvic floor muscle therapy (PFMT), in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Randomised, double-blinded clinical trial (January 2020–April 2023).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Setting</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This multicentre study was conducted at four hospitals in the Netherlands.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Population and Sample</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ninety-four women with CPP and increased pelvic floor muscle tone despite previous PFMT, were enrolled.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants received either BTA injections (100 units) or placebo injections into the pelvic floor muscle, followed by four PFMT sessions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Outcomes and Measures</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Primary outcomes included the number of women with at least a 33% reduction in pain and those reporting (very) much improvement of their pain. Secondary outcomes covered quality of life and pelvic floor function. Follow-up visits were scheduled at 4, 8, 12, and 26 weeks post-treatment. Mixed models for repeated measurements were used for analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 33% reduction or more in average pain score was reported by 15 participants (33%) after BTA treatment and 9 participants (20%) after placebo treatment (odd ratio placebo/BTA 1.88; 95% CI 0.72–4.90, <i>p</i> = 0.19). In both groups, 8 women (17%) reported their improvement as (very) much better (odd ratio placebo/BTA 0.947; 95% CI 0.32–2.80, <i>p</i> = 0.92). Pelvic floor resting activity decreased significantly after BTA treatment compared to placebo (<i>p</i> = 0.001).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results from this study do not support the use of BTA injections in the management of CPP in women.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 3","pages":"297-305"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.17991","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142610060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Grey, Alison Avenell, Mark J. Bolland, Jim G. Thornton
{"title":"The Fetal Pillow Deflates—Lessons for All","authors":"Andrew Grey, Alison Avenell, Mark J. Bolland, Jim G. Thornton","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.18004","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.18004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 4","pages":"429-432"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142610061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mini Commentary on ‘Pregnancy and Birth Complications and Maternal Mental Health—The Case is Clear’","authors":"Nicole Votruba","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17990","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17990","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 2","pages":"143-144"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142601304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insights on Stillbirths in Africa Using the Robson Classification System: Mini Commentary","authors":"Adeline A. Boatin","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17993","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17993","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 2","pages":"222-223"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142599917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julie Cormier, Lola Mirouse, Janine Barbot, François Goffinet, Camille Le Ray
{"title":"Evolution of Episiotomy Incidence and Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Over 10 Years: A Mixed-Methods Study","authors":"Julie Cormier, Lola Mirouse, Janine Barbot, François Goffinet, Camille Le Ray","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17999","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17999","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To assess the association between the decrease in the use of episiotomy and the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) over a 10-year period and understand their reasons by interviewing obstetricians and midwives.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mixed-methods study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Setting</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A tertiary university public maternity hospital, Paris, France.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Population</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>All patients who delivered vaginally between January 2012 and December 2021 in the maternity hospital and 20 interviews with obstetrician-gynaecologists and midwives.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Quantitative data analysis using a multivariate logistic regression model, stratifying on the mode of delivery. Semi-structured interview with 20 obstetricians and midwives, with an interview guide.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Main Outcome Measures</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Obstetric anal sphincter injuries.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The quantitative study of 37 942 women (16.1% of whom had an episiotomy and 1.4% OASIS) shows that, the incidence of episiotomy decreased from 25% to 7.6% over this 10-year period. Allow on the known risk factors for OASIS, we demonstrate that its incidence rose (adjusted odds ratio 1.35, 95% confidence interval 1.09–1.67) for the years in which the episiotomy incidence fell below 10% for the overall population. The interviews showed professionals' apparent awareness that the decreased incidence in episiotomy (achieved by changes in departmental policy, redefining its benefit/risk balance and acquiring new skills to manage the expulsion phase) could lead to an increased incidence of OASIS.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Decreasing the episiotomy incidence appears to be associated with a rising incidence of OASIS. The optimal incidence of episiotomy remains controversial in the literature and among professionals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 4","pages":"454-463"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.17999","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142599918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katherine C. Whitehouse, Patricia A. Lohr, John Reynolds-Wright, Jonathan Lord, Stephen Robson, Tracey Masters, Yvonne Neubauer, Lydia Kingsley, Sharon Cameron
{"title":"Optimising Anti-D Use: Revisiting Guidelines for First Trimester Abortions","authors":"Katherine C. Whitehouse, Patricia A. Lohr, John Reynolds-Wright, Jonathan Lord, Stephen Robson, Tracey Masters, Yvonne Neubauer, Lydia Kingsley, Sharon Cameron","doi":"10.1111/1471-0528.17996","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1471-0528.17996","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50729,"journal":{"name":"Bjog-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"132 4","pages":"426-428"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142592021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}