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Intrapartum care for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies

NICE guideline [NG121] Published: 06 March 2019 Last updated: 25 April 2019

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Guidance:
Intrapartum care for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications and their babies
Date issued:
06 March 2019

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Does caesarean section protect against cerebral haemorrhage in women with a history of subarachnoid haemorrhage or cerebrovascular malformation?

  • Does the use of ultrasound of the lumbar spine improve siting of regional anaesthetic needles in pregnant women with a BMI over 30 kg/m2 at the booking appointment?

  • Is obesity an independent risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality?

  • What clinical features and laboratory investigations can be used to better stratify risk for women in labour with signs of sepsis (including fever and tachycardia)?

  • What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of intermittent auscultation compared with continuous cardiotocography for women in labour who have had a previous caesarean section?