The Obs Pod

Episode 60 Overdue

June 12, 2021 Florence
The Obs Pod
Episode 60 Overdue
The Obs Pod Squad
Become a supporter of the show!
Starting at $3/month
Support
Show Notes

I am coming back to the topic of induction when you are overdue as there is a new draft of NICE guidance that needs thought.

Want to read more of the evidence?
https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/nice-recommends-inducing-women-in-labour-earlier-in-new-draft-guidance
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047040
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-NG10082/documents/evidence-review-3
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047040
Are you being coercive?
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed8a1b746cc235b44a50be1/t/5f513d55247f1f797a16e3d4/1599159639127/Am+I+being+coercive.pdf

Information for women
https://assets.nhs.uk/prod/documents/IOL-leaflet-40plus-weeks_vTDF3v5.pdf
A thoughtful blog on the issues
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/

You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod as well as Instagram @TheObsPod please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
 
  My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk



Support the show

Thank you all for listening, My name is Florence Wilcock I am an NHS doctor working as an obstetrician, specialising in the care of both mother and baby during pregnancy and birth. If you have enjoyed my podcast please do continue to subscribe, rate, review and recommend my podcast on your podcast provider.
If you have found my ideas helpful whilst expecting your baby or working in maternity care please spread the word & help theobspod reach other parents or staff who may be interested in exploring all things pregnancy and birth.
Keeping my podcast running and freely available to all costs me a small amount , if you wish to contribute anything to maintain the content please head over to my patreon page https://patreon.com/user?u=87431550&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Its easy to explore my back catalogue of episodes here https://padlet.com/WhoseShoes/TheObsPod I have a wide range of topics that may help you make decisions for yourself and your baby during pregnancy as well as some more reflective episodes on life as a doctor.
If you want to get in touch to suggest topics, I love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWma...