A5088030736- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Scheduling and Timetabling Solutions
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Nursing Roles and Practices
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2018-2025
University of Nottingham
2020-2025
Radboud University Nijmegen
2016-2025
Máxima Medisch Centrum
2016-2025
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2018-2025
University Medical Center Groningen
2023-2025
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
2024-2025
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2023-2025
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2010-2024
Academie Verloskunde Amsterdam Groningen
2018-2024
It has been hypothesized that internal tocodynamometry, as compared with external monitoring, may provide a more accurate assessment of contractions and thus improve the ability to adjust dose oxytocin effectively, resulting in fewer operative deliveries less fetal distress. However, few data are available test this hypothesis.We performed randomized, controlled trial six hospitals The Netherlands compare tocodynamometry monitoring uterine activity women for whom induced or augmented labor...
Unconsented episiotomies and other procedures during labour are commonly reported by women in several countries, often highlighted birth activism. Yet, forced caesarean sections aside, the ethics of consent has received little attention. Focusing on episiotomies, this paper addresses whether how should be obtained. We briefly review rationale for informed consent, distinguishing its intrinsic instrumental relevance respecting autonomy. also emphasise two non-explicit ways giving consent:...
Disrespect and abuse during labour birth are increasingly reported all over the world. In 2016, a Dutch client organization initiated an online campaign, #genoeggezwegen (#breakthesilence) which encouraged women to share negative traumatic maternity care experiences. This study aimed (1) determine what types of disrespect were described in (2) gain more detailed understanding these experiences.A qualitative social media content analysis was carried out two phases. A deductive coding...
Women experience disrespect and abuse during labour birth all over the world. While gravity of many forms is evident, some its more subtle may not always be experienced as upsetting by women. This study examines (1) how often women in Netherlands (2) frequently they consider such experiences upsetting. We also examine (3) which respondent characteristics (age, ethnicity, educational level parity) are associated with those that upsetting, (4) associations between abuse, women's...
This study aims to give insight into the opinions of maternity care professionals and other stakeholders on integration midwife-led obstetrician-led facilitating inhibiting factors for integrating care. Qualitative using interviews focus groups from November 2012 February 2013 in Netherlands. Seventeen purposively selected stakeholder representatives participated individual semi-structured 21 groups. One face-to-face group included a combined midwives, obstetricians paediatrician involved...
We investigated the predictive capacity of mid-trimester cervical length (CL) measurement for spontaneous and iatrogenic preterm birth.We performed a prospective observational cohort study in nulliparous women low-risk multiparous with singleton pregnancy between 16(+0) 21(+6) weeks gestation. assessed prognostic transvaginally measured CL birth (<37 weeks) using likelihood ratios (LR) receiver-operating-characteristic analysis. calculated numbers needed to screen prevent one assuming...
To compare experienced continuity of care among women who received midwife-led versus obstetrician-led care. Secondly, to with a. quality during labor and b. perception labor. We conducted a questionnaire survey in region the Netherlands 2014 790 after they gave birth. measure care, Nijmegen Continuity Questionnaire was used. Quality measured Pregnancy Childbirth Questionnaire, we used Perception Scale. Three hundred twenty five consented participate (41%). Of these, 187 completed relevant...
Informed consent for medical interventions is ethically and legally required; an important aspect of quality safety in healthcare; essential to person-centred care. During labour birth, respecting requirements, including refusal, can contribute a higher sense choice control labouring women. This study examines (1) what extent which procedures during birth women report that requirements were not met and/or inadequate information was provided, (2) how frequently consider being upsetting (3)...
Abstract Introduction Obesity is an increasing public health concern worldwide and can lead to more complications in pregnancy childbirth. Women with obesity often require induction of labor for various indications. The aim this study assess which method safest most effective women obesity. Material methods This a secondary analysis two randomized controlled trials about labor. term singleton cephalic presentation, unfavorable cervix, intact membranes without previous cesarean section were...
The quality of registry based studies depends largely on the data accuracy registries. Dutch Perinatal Registry (Perined) is a nationwide database comprising perinatal digitally provided by different healthcare providers. Perined are used for comparing outcomes across regions and institutions as well analyses research purposes. However, little known about database. Therefore, this protocol depicts our proposed study assessing compared to hospital records case report forms (CRFs) that were...
Maternity care professionals need to guide women through an increasing number of decision-making processes during pregnancy. Professionals tend focus more on providing information than decision support. According the self-determination theory (SDT), could help make their own choices by fulfilling three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness autonomy-supportive interactions. This study aimed quantify autonomy-thwarting interactions that use prenatal consultations...
Abstract Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), or hyperglycemia first diagnosed in pregnancy, affects 7–10% of all pregnancies worldwide. Perinatal risk rises with increasing glycemia at oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). The new (2013) WHO criteria recommend a lower fasting, and higher post-load threshold for GDM diagnosis comparison to the old (1999) criteria. To date, however, outcomes treatment those affected by altered diagnostic criteria, has not been well investigated. We...
Abstract Background Job satisfaction is generally considered to be an important element of work quality and workplace relations. Little known about levels job among hospital primary-care midwives in the Netherlands. Proposed changes maternity care system Netherlands should consider how working conditions affect their satisfaction. Aim We aimed measure compare Methods Online survey all practising using a validated (the Leiden Quality Work Questionnaire) analyze attitudes work. Descriptive...
Postpartum maternal anxiety and depression can affect child development family functioning. However, the long-term impact of postpartum on paternal mental health is understudied. The present large-scale prospective cohort study one first to investigate whether depressive symptoms at age 5-6 years separately synergistically increase emotional problems in early adolescence 11-12 years. Secondly, we investigated concurrent moderated association between period with years.This part Amsterdam Born...
Introduction Respectful Maternity Care is important for achieving a positive labour and birth experience. Client-care provider interaction—specifically respect, communication, confidentiality autonomy—is an aspect of Care. The aim this study was twofold: (1) to assess Dutch women’s experience autonomy during (2) identify which client characteristics are associated with experiencing optimal autonomy. Methods Pregnant women who recently gave in the Netherlands were recruited fill out validated...
Objective To examine cross-national differences in gestational age over time the U.S. and across three wealthy countries 2020 as well patterns of birth timing by hour day home spontaneous vaginal hospital births countries. Methods We did a comparative cohort analysis with data on from United States, England Netherlands, comparing births. For overall comparisons, we drew national cohorts (1990, 2014 & 2020), Netherlands (2014 2020) (2020). Birth was drawn (2014) large representative...
Abstract Objective Models for the prediction of Cesarean delivery after induction labor can be used to improve clinical decision‐making. The objective this study was validate two existing models, published by Peregrine et al. and Rane , section labor. Methods We studied consecutive women in whom induced. In all women, we recorded maternal age, height, body mass index, parity, gestational age Bishop score prior induction. Cervical length measured transvaginal ultrasound immediately primary...
Objective To distinguish satisfaction with pain relief using remifentanil patient‐controlled analgesia ( RPCA ) compared epidural EA in low‐risk labouring women. Design Randomised controlled equivalence trial. Setting Eighteen midwifery practices and six hospitals the Netherlands. Population A total of 408 pregnant women at low risk for obstetric complications initially under care primary‐care midwives. Methods Women randomised before active labour to receive or , if requested. Main outcome...