A5075718146- Birth, Development, and Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Case Reports on Hematomas
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Medical Research and Practices
- Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
University of Edinburgh
2011-2023
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
2010-2023
British Heart Foundation
2020
The Queen's Medical Research Institute
2018-2020
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
2016
Southern General Hospital
2015
MRC Centre for Reproductive Health
2011-2015
Queen's Medical Centre
2014
Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
2014
National Health Service Scotland
2010
What care should be provided in the primary setting to women of childbearing age with obesity who wish become pregnant? Primary services ensure that all have opportunity optimise their weight before pregnancy. Advice on and lifestyle given during preconception counselling or contraceptive consultations. Weight BMI measured encourage Grade recommendation: ✓ Women a 30 kg/m2 greater receive information advice about risks pregnancy childbirth, supported lose conception between pregnancies line...
Background: Recruitment of trainees into clinical academic medicine remains an area concern across the globe, with academics making up a dwindling proportion medical workforce. To date, few approaches have emphasised early student research involvement as solution to decline clinician-scientist.Aim and method: We identify 12 tips that all teachers can adopt foster participation in encourage engagement aspects throughout their time undergraduate. These recommendations are based on...
Key content Obesity is a major public health issue worldwide and lifestyle factors affecting weight should be addressed at every opportunity. Weight gain not affected by the menopause or administration of hormone replacement therapy. Menopause favours development central adiposity. risk factor for menopausal symptoms depression. Increased adiposity affects hypothalamic‐pituitary‐gonadal function, which may manifest as menstrual dysfunction late onset menopause. Learning objectives To...
To evaluate whether home cervical ripening is safe and results in shorter hospital stay.This was a retrospective cohort study of women with singleton pregnancies having induction labor for postmaturity at single center between January 2007 June 2010. Women were offered 1 mg dinoprostone gel if they nulliparous, had uncomplicated pregnancies, the indication postmaturity.Nine hundred seven 1,536 (59.1%) nulliparous eligible ripening. The median number hours 11.76 (range 0-24.82 hours). There...
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<h3>Aim</h3> To determine the safety and clinical effectiveness of outpatient cervical ripening with Dinoprostone 1 mg. <h3>Methods</h3> Retrospective cohort study women singleton pregnancies having induction labour (IOL) for postmaturity at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh between January 2007 June 2010 (n = 1,536). Women were offered 1mg gel if they primiparous; had uncomplicated pregnancies; primary indication IOL was (term +10 -14 days). <h3>Findings</h3> 907 (59.1%) eligible 85 (5.5%)...
<h3>Background</h3> The incidence of major obstetric haemorrhage (MOH), defined as ≥2.5 litres blood loss, is rising. It a leading cause significant maternal morbidity.<sup>1</sup> <h3>Objectives</h3> To review the management MOH in tertiary maternity unit, compare practice against recommended guidelines<sup>1</sup> and suggest changes for improving future practice. <h3>Method</h3> Retrospective case notes 6 months (Jan 2013 to June 2013) Princess Royal Maternity Unit, Glasgow....
<h3>Background</h3> Obesity is associated with increased central arterial stiffness (CAS) in non-pregnant women, CAS being an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. However, the relationship between and obesity during pregnancy not known. We aimed to determine late pregnancy. <h3>Methods</h3> 48 women singleton pregnancies (≥28 weeks gestation) were recruited. All measurements carried out supine a quiet temperature-controlled room. Blood pressure (systolic (SBP) diastolic (DBP)) was...