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Centre for Preterm Birth Studies: Labour & Birth

Current labour & birth research studies at the Centre of Preterm Birt

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    Clinical Trial

    Scientific tests of the effectiveness and safety of a therapeutic agent using consenting women and their families.

  • Bacterial Colonization in Donor Breast Milk
  • Cervical Ripening in the Obese and Overweight population: What is the optimal Method?
  • High Volume Foleys Increasing Vaginal Birth (High FIVe Birth) Pilot
  • Induction of Labor Compared with Expectant Management in Pregnancies Complicated by Gestational Diabetes
  • Physician Reference Guide for the Treatment of Depression in Pregnancy with Antidepressant Medication: A Knowledge to Action Guide
  • The impact of a cervical ripening training model on resident confidence and clinical choices
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    Database

    Means to collect, interpret, share and rigorously protect critical data about pregnancy, birth and childhood in the province.

  • A Critical Appraisal of Resuscitation Practices in the NICU
  • Comparison of cord pH between women with twin and singleton pregnancies undergoing elective caesarean section
  • Foetal Acidosis in Multi-Gestation Elective Caesarean Delivery
  • Instrumental deliveries
  • Is the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Increased in Multiple Gestations
  • Predicting Successful Term Breach Vaginal Delivery Through the Application of the Zatuchni-Andros Prognostic Scoring Index
  • Prevention of Severe Maternal Morbidity
  • Rate of anal sphincter injuries in twin compared with singleton pregnancies
  • Risk factors for anal sphincter injuries in twin pregnancies
  • The Effect of Red Cell Autoantibodies on Pregnancy Outcome
  • The likelihood of change in fetal presentation during the third trimester in twin pregnancies
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    Knowledge Translation

    Activities involved in moving research from the laboratory, the research journal, and the academic conference into the hands of health care professionals who can put it to practical use.

  • A Survey of Staff, Residents, and Patients regarding issues surrounding Induction of Labor of Term Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
  • Better Births: Decreasing Intervention and Health Care Costs in Low-Risk Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding Support for the Pregnant/Postpartum Woman with Diabetes: Implementation of Staff and Patient Education Interventions to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes
  • Invasive Placentation Clinical Guideline Development
  • Quality Assessment: Documentation of Bishop Score in obstetrical triage and at the time of induction of labour
  • Review of Quality Improvement Project: Implementation of a Resuscitation and Stabilization Algorithm
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    New Technology

    Technologies are constantly in development to help women and babies stay healthy, better diagnose pregnancy disorders, treat illness, and provide a better quality of life for families.

  • Skin-to-Skin Caesarean Section: A Qualitative Study and Long-Form, Multimedia Feature Article
  • Validation of the Promax Version of the Labour Pain Questionnaire: Testing Tool Performance During Early Labour
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    Quality Improvement

    Quality improvement studies look at developing measures and indicators to ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care for women and families.

  • A Survey of Staff, Residents, and Patients regarding issues surrounding Induction of Labor of Term Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
  • Better Births: Decreasing Intervention and Health Care Costs in Low-Risk Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding Support for the Pregnant/Postpartum Woman with Diabetes: Implementation of Staff and Patient Education Interventions to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes
  • Invasive Placentation Clinical Guideline Development
  • Quality Assessment: Documentation of Bishop Score in obstetrical triage and at the time of induction of labour
  • Review of Quality Improvement Project: Implementation of a Resuscitation and Stabilization Algorithm
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