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Evidence based information for the public from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists


    • Mar 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Gestational Diabetes patient information

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 16:42


    This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational diabetes. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.

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    Multiple Pregnancy: having more than one baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 30:41


    A multiple pregnancy means you are having more than one baby at the same time. This is most commonly twins, but may includes triplets, or, rarely, more. This information is for you if you are having a multiple pregnancy. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends.

    RCOG Podcast – Episode 1: Fibroids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 23:27


    The RCOG podcast discusses living with fibroids. This condition affects 2 in 3 women, and, for some people they can really impact their lives. Dr Karen Joash discusses diagnosis, treatment and impact with Gochi Nwulu about living with this painful condition

    Green-top Guideline No. 75 Cervical Cerclage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 112:25


    MP3 Audio Version of Green-top Guideline No. 75, Cervical Cerclage, published February 2022 The purpose of this guideline is to review the literature and provide evidence-based guidance on the use of cerclage in women at risk of preterm birth and second trimester loss. 1. Key recommendations (0:35) 2. Background and scope (03:03) 3. Identification and assessment of evidence (05:35) 4. Definitions (07:30) 5. History-indicated cerclage (11:14) 6. Ultrasound-indicated cerclage (16:54) 6.1. When should an ultrasound-indicated cerclage be offered? (16:58) 6.1.1 Women with a singleton pregnancy and a history of spontaneous second trimester loss or preterm birth (19:45) 6.2. Who should be offered serial sonographic surveillance with a view to ultrasound-indicated cerclage? (24:19) 7. Can cervical cerclage be recommended in any other groups of women considered at increased risk of preterm birth (29:50) 7.1. Multiple pregnancy (30:00) 7.2. Cervical surgery, trauma and uterine abnormalities (35:57) 7.3. Women with raised BMI (43:43) 8. Transabdominal cerclage (45:09) 8.1. When should a transabdominal cerclage be considered? (45:14) 8.2. Should a transabdominal cerclage be performed laparoscopically? (50:06) 8.3. How should women who experience delayed miscarriage or fetal death be cared for? (53:08) 9. Emergency cerclage (55:19) 9.1. When should a rescue cerclage be discussed and considered? (55.22) 9.2. What are the contraindications to cerclage insertion? (1:00:39) 9.3. What information should be given to women before cerclage insertion? (1:01:28) 10. Pre-operative management (1:08:00) 10.1. What investigations should be performed before insertion of cervical cerclage? (1:08:04) 10.2. Should amniocentesis to detect infection be performed before rescue or ultrasound-indicated cerclage? (1:10:53) 10.2.1. Is amnioreduction before emergency cerclage recommended? (1:14:23) 10.2.2. Should a latency period be observed between presentation and insertion of a rescue or ultrasound-indicated cerclage? (1:15:20) 10.2.3. Should routine genital tract screening for infection be carried out before cerclage insertion? (1:16:17) 11. Operative issues (1:17:35) 11.1. Should perioperative tocolysis be used for insertion of cerclage? (1:17:39) 11.2. Should perioperative antibiotics be given? (1:19:11) 11.3. What method of anaesthesia should be employed for the insertion of cerclage? (1:20:31) 11.4. Can cerclage be performed as a day-case procedure? (1:21:53) 11.5. Which technique and material should be used? (1:22:58) 12. Adjuvant management (1:28:53) 12.1. Bed rest (1:28:56) 12.2. Sexual intercourse (1:30:36) 12.3. Is there a role for post-cerclage serial sonographic surveillance of cervical length? (1:31:15) 12.4. Is fetal fibronectin testing useful following insertion of a cervical cerclage? (1:35:07) 12.5. Should women receive supplement progesterone following cerclage? (1:37:38) 12.6. Should women be offered Arabin pessary or progesterone instead of cerclage? (1:40:44) 13. When should the cerclage be removed? (1:44:39) 13.1. Should the cerclage be removed following PPROM? (1:47:30) 14. Recommendations for future research (1:50:28) 15. Suggested audit topics (1:51:25) Closing statement (1:52:05)

    Green-top Guideline no. 74 Antenatal corticosteroids to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 102:34


    The aim of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the use of antenatal corticosteroids in women at risk of preterm birth or undergoing caesarean birth at term. 1: Key Recommendations (00:50) 2: Background and Scope (03:46 ) 3: Identification and Assessment of Evidence (06:27) 4: The Benefits of Antenatal Corticosteroids (07:30) 4.1: What are the benefits of corticosteroids in preterm labour and birth (07:35) 4.2 What are the benefits of corticosteroids in planned caesarean birth at term (10:04) Table 1: Risks and benefits of antenatal corticosteroids to be discussed and offered (16:46) 5: At what gestation should antenatal corticosteroids be discussed and offered (27:03) 6: In what particular circumstances would antenatal corticosteroids be discussed with and offered to women? (34:43) 6.1: Multiple pregnancy (34:54) 6.2 Women with diabetes mellitus (39:03) 6.3 Pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction, pre-eclampsia or antepartum haemorrhage (43:11) 6.4. Preterm, prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) (51:17) 7: What is the optimum dose and route of administration for a course of antenatal corticosteroids? (55:46) Betamethasone (58:44 ) Dexamethasone (1:01:00) 8: How long after administration is a course of antenatal corticosteroids most effective? (1:05:40) 9: What are the risks associated with the administration of antenatal corticosteroids? (1:17:50) 9.1: What are the risks to the woman? (1:19:00) 9.2: What are the risks to the baby? (1:20:53) 10 - What are the contraindications to the use of antenatal corticosteroids? (1:31:44 ) 11 - In what circumstances should an antenatal course of corticosteroids be repeated? (1:33:31) 12. Recommendations for future research (1:37:21) 13. Auditable topics (1:38:37) Closing Statement (1:39:52)

    Green-top Guideline No. 8: Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 51:44


    This guideline sets a series of evidence-based standards to ensure a high level and consistency of practice in the provision and performance of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS). 1. Key recommendations (00:34) 2. Aim (02:17) 3. Background (02:52) 4. Identification and assessment of evidence (05:36) 5. How should care be organised in providing amniocentesis and CVS? (6:38) 6. What are the additional risks associated with invasive testing? (09:44) 6.1 What is the additional risk of miscarriage associated with amniocentesis and CVS? (09:51) 6.2 What are the additional risks associated with invasive testing? (23:19) 7. At what gestation should amniocentesis and CVS be carried out? (24:24) 7.1 At what gestation should amniocentesis be carried out? (24:32) 7.2 When should CVS be carried out? (27:24) 8. What are the considerations when performing amniocentesis or CVS for multiple pregnancy? (29:30) 9. What is the role of third trimester amniocentesis? (37:44) 10. What are the risks of mother to child transmission of infection? (40:33) 11. Recommendations for future research (47:24) 12. Auditable topics (47:44) 13. Useful links and support groups (48:57) Disclosures of interest (50:33) Funding (50:49) References (51:30)

    Scientific Impact Paper No. 63 Elective Egg Freezing For Non-Medical Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 24:32


    Scientific Impact Paper No. 63 Elective Egg Freezing For Non-Medical Reasons by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Green-top Guideline No. 26 Assisted Vaginal Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 129:47


    Green-top Guideline No. 26 Assisted Vaginal Birth by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Green-top Guideline no. 56 Maternal Collapse in Pregnancy and the Puerperium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 144:47


    00:00:28 Executive Summary 00:16:11 1. Purpose and Scope 00:17:02 2. Introduction and background epidemiology 00:21:57 3. Identification and assessment of evidence 00:23:44 4. Clinical issues 00:23:47 4.1. Can women at risk of collapse be identified early? 00:29:15 4.2. What are the causes of maternal collapse? 00:31:13 4.2.1. Haemorrhage 00:32:40 4.4.2. Thromboembolism 00:33:21 4.2.3. Amniotic fluid embolism 00:36:03 4.2.4. Cardiac Disease 00:38:43 4.2.5. Sepsis 00:39:34 4.2.6. Drug toxicity and overdose 00:42:01 4.2.7. Eclampsia 00:42:41 4.2.8. Intracranial haemorrhage 00:43:09 4.2.9. Anaphylaxis 00:46:03 4.2.10. Other causes 00:47:01 4.3. What are the physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy that affect resuscitation? 00:48:45 4.3.1. Aortocaval compression 00:50:36 4.3.2. Respiratory changes 00:51:54 4.3.3. Intubation 00:52:33 4.3.2. Aspiration 00:53:51 4.3.5. Circulation 00:55:02 4.4. What is the optimal initial management of maternal collapse? 00:55:10 4.4.1. Resuscitation in maternal collapse 01:00:00 4.4.2 Relieving aorto-caval compression 01:03:58 4.4.3 Airway 01:07:11 4.4.4 Breathing 01:08:58 4.4.5 Circulation 01:15:25 4.4.6 Drugs 01:15:47 4.4.7 Other considerations 01:16:59 4.5 When, where and how should perimortem caesarean section (PMCS) be performed? 01:25:27 4.6 What does the ongoing management consist of? 01:26:47 4.6.1 Haemorrhage 01:29:31 4.6.2 Venous thromboembolism 01:30:36 4.6.3 Amniotic fluid embolism 01:34:28 4.6.4 Cardiac disease 01:35:44 4.6.5 Sepsis 01:39:48 4.6.6 Drug overdose and toxicity 01:40:27 4.6.6.1 Magnesium sulphate 01:41:23 4.6.6.2 Local anaesthetic agents 01:46:18 4.6.7 Eclampsia 01:46:58 4.6.8 Intracranial haemorrhage 01:47:54 4.6.9 Anaphylaxis 01:50:29 4.7 What are the outcomes for mother and baby? 01:57:28 4.8 Who should be on the team? 02:00:59 5 Clinical governance 02:01:03 5.1 Documentation 02:02:05 5.2 Incident reporting 02:03:57 5.3 Training 02:07:27 5.4 Debriefing 02:08:26 6 Recommendations for future research 02:09:01 7 Auditable topics 02:10:05 8 Useful links and support groups 02:12:04 Disclosures of interest 02:12:15 Funding 02:13:13 Appendix 1: Explanation of guidelines and evidence levels 02:14:35 Appendix 2: Causes of maternal collapse 02:17:04 Appendix 3: Physiological and physical changes in pregnancy 02:20:52 Appendix 4: Maternal collapse algorithm 02:21:23 Appendix 5: Recommended airway equipment 02:21:57 Appendix 6: Post collapse management 02:22:25 References

    Molar Pregnancy And Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 19:26


    This information is for you if you have been diagnosed with molar pregnancy or another type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). Molar pregnancy is one of a number of different conditions that are called gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). These rare conditions happen when a pregnancy does not develop normally from the very beginning. This information may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone in this situation.

    Assisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 21:52


    An assisted vaginal birth is when a healthcare professional uses specially designed instruments to help you give birth to your baby. This information is for you if you wish to know more about assisted vaginal birth.

    Perineal tears during childbirth - what you need to know during pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 3:15


    Perineal tears during childbirth - what you need to know during pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 16:24


    Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Morcellation for myomectomy or hysterectomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 13:07


    This information is for you if you have been offered a myomectomy or hysterectomy using morcellation.

    GTG 73: Care of Women Presenting with Suspected PPROM from 24+0 Weeks of Gestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 51:19


    GTG 73: Care of Women Presenting with Suspected PPROM from 24+0 Weeks of Gestation by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    When your waters break prematurely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 19:25


    When your waters break prematurely by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Outpatient hysteroscopy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 20:34


    Outpatient hysteroscopy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Being overweight during pregnancy and after birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 21:37


    Being overweight during pregnancy and after birth by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 21:13


    Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 17:17


    Endometriosis by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Cervical Stitch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 8:49


    Cervical Stitch by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 18:56


    Managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Treatment for symptoms of the menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 23:36


    Treatment for symptoms of the menopause by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy and Newborn Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 22:34


    Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy and Newborn Babies by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Breech baby at the end of pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 22:29


    Breech baby at the end of pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Female genital mutilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 16:05


    Female genital mutilation by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Heavy bleeding after birth (post partum haemorrhage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 18:34


    Heavy bleeding after birth (post partum haemorrhage) by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Acute pelvic inflammatory disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 14:13


    Acute pelvic inflammatory disease by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Multiple Pregnancy - having more than one baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 23:14


    Multiple Pregnancy - having more than one baby by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Ectopic pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 24:10


    Ectopic pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Early Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 19:15


    Early Miscarriage by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 11:34


    Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Birth Options After Previous Caesarean Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 14:49


    Birth Options After Previous Caesarean Section by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 14:56


    Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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