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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Congratulations to this year’s David Liu prize winner – check out their paper available open access in BJOG!

The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Fewer cases were submitted than predicted; many were submitted without documented symptoms. Cases may have been missed as symptoms were not documented or misdiagnosed reducing the calculated incidence.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Recording fluid balance and targeted blood tests to measure serum sodium levels may help an earlier diagnosis.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Fluid intake, particularly excessive drinking is a known cause of hyponatraemia but was poorly recorded. There was a higher than expected incidence in women using birthing pools and transferring from home birth settings.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Some babies had hyponatraemic seizures even when their mothers had no documented symptoms.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

First national study of peripartum hyponatraemia using UK's national obstetric surveillance system shows that this condition is often unrecognised but can cause harm to women and their babies around labour and birth.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The Incidence, Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Peripartum Hyponatraemia in the United Kingdom: A Prospective Study Using the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Objective To determine the national incidence, characteristics, management and outcomes of peripartum hyponatraemia. Design Prospective, observational study using United Kingdom (UK) Obstetric Sur...

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Pregnancy Outcomes After Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss & Termination for Medical Reasons Before 24 Weeks: A Historical Cohort Study [PASTeL-2] Andrea Woolner, Konstantin Shestopaloff, Alexander Heazell @mcr-sb-research.bsky.social obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @bjog.bsky.social

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Objective To investigate if second trimester pregnancy loss (second trimester miscarriage [STM] or termination for medical reasons [TFMR]) was associated with subsequent adverse pregnancy outcomes. ...

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences @oxprimarycare.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

"Too often, women’s background or health status appears to influence whether they are offered or take up HRT." New research by @drjenny-hirst.bsky.social in @bjog.bsky.social shows that background, health & access to care all influence who uses #HRT rather than decisions shaped by women's needs 👇

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Who gets menopause treatment – and who is left out?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most effective treatments for menopausal symptoms, yet a major new international study led by researchers from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care H...

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

If you're prescribed/ advised to take aspirin in pregnancy, don’t hesitate to ask your care team for support!

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

If you’ve been told to take aspirin during pregnancy, it can help reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, but only if you take it regularly. Some pregnant women and people don’t know why or how to take it. Pills can be hard to access, routines tough to build, and advice unclear.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

“Drugs don't work in patients who don't take them.” To optimise aspirin for pre-eclampsia prevention, we must go beyond dose and timing. More research is needed to improve real-world implementation and support adherence in the target population.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This is a letter, not a full review, but it highlights an urgent need: better support for real-world adherence. Without it, even the best medicine fails. Let’s rethink how we communicate, supply medicine, support, and individualize aspirin use in pregnancy.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Real-world adherence is a complex issue. Barriers include poor knowledge, limited access, system gaps & weak medication habits. Clinicians must treat adherence as essential!

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Improving Aspirin Adherence for Effective Pre-Eclampsia Prevention obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... In our @BJOGT letter, we stress: aspirin can prevent pre-eclampsia only if taken. Trial adherence ≠ real-world use.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Parents to be: Measuring Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) around weeks 12–20 can flag pregnancies at higher risk for high blood pressure complications or early delivery. A normal result is a good sign (≈80–88 % chance of avoiding complications). Talk to your doctor.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In 157 pregnancies, low PlGF at 12–20 weeks tripled the odds of pre eclampsia (OR 2.8) and preterm birth (OR 3.63). Mean birthweight difference wasn’t statistically significant. Findings suggest early placental dysfunction; prospective validation is needed.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Low PlGF early in pregnancy is linked to pre eclampsia and preterm birth; normal levels offer reassurance. Limitations include missing data and limited ethnic diversity. Early PlGF testing may help tailor care in high risk populations.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In our high diabetes cohort, PlGF below the 10th centile at 12–20 weeks predicted pre eclampsia (30% vs 14%) and preterm birth before 37 weeks (50% vs 22 %). Normal PlGF had high negative predictive values (86.5 % for pre eclampsia, 78.4 % for preterm birth).

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) Between 12 + 0–20 + 6 Weeks' Gestation and Perinatal Outcomes in a High Prevalent Diabetes Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Findings highlight the need for #trauma-informed #culturally responsive care. Clinicians should look out for #nature symbolism in communication, especially when discussing #GBV. Meaningful engagement that acknowledges refugee women's #agency is crucial for #dignified care.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Hope for #bodily autonomy and #FGM/C treatment in resettlement countries is hindered by language barriers, financial constraints and undignified treatment. Informal social networks are pivotal in navigating foreign formal systems.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

In our #photovoice study refugee women were #experts narrating stories on their own terms. They used #photography to explore how displacement impacts their #SRH. Findings show how intersecting identities shape SHR experiences and illness only surfaces once #safety is felt.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Whose images count as research? Photographs determine who is visible and who is erased, who counts and who is silenced. Few studies use #visual #participatory methods in #refugee #SRH.

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Per Damkier @perdamkier.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Folks. A commentary to the recent FDA Expert Panel Discussion on the use of #SSRI in #pregnancy in @bjog.bsky.social Representing The European Network of Teratology Information Services, we do not appreciate with how this unfolded @mothertobaby.bsky.social #medsinpregnancy @clearyb.bsky.social

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Sharing Tailored Obstetric Research & Knowledge (STORK) @storkresearchgroup.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

What information do women/birthing people want&need to know about vaginal birth? Find out in @bjog.bsky.social who have today published the vaginal birth core information set! doi.org/10.1111/1471... amazing work from the @theoptionsstudy.bsky.social we hope this supports conversations about birth!

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Objective Spontaneous vaginal births are often the presumed choice, representing 45% of UK births. However, information about benefits and risks is inconsistently given, impacting decision-making an.....

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A Core Outcome Set to Guide Future Research on Caesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy: COSCAR Consensus Study Simrit Nijjar, Ilan Timor-Tritsch, Andrea Kaelin Agten, Jin Li, Krystle Chong, Munira Oza, Rosanna Acklom, et al obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @bjog.bsky.social

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Objective To develop a core outcome set (COS) for research on caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) treatment. Design Consensus development study. Setting International. Population Healthcar.....

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Starting labour at home (outpatient cervical ripening) is as safe and effective as doing it in hospital. It also has a lower chance of causing stress to the baby (fetal acidosis), making it a good option for some women, depending on their situation.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Outpatient cervical ripening demonstrates equivalent effectiveness and safety profiles compared to the inpatient setting. Notably, it is associated with a significantly lower rate of fetal acidosis.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

We acknowledge the loss of raw data from eight randomised trials despite active efforts for more than two years to obtain their data. Three of eight non-shared randomised trials were published before 2010, and their data were unlikely to be available.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Outpatient vs inpatient cervical ripening offers comparable effectiveness and maternal and perinatal safety. Outpatient cervical ripening showed significantly less fetal acidosis compared to inpatient induction.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Being on bed rest is lonely. Women spoke of pain, weakness, and isolation. But routines, online forums, and ultrasound milestones helped them cope.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Many were told to “take it easy” but not what that actually meant. Some chose full bed rest—even when this wasn’t clearly advised—because they didn’t want to take chances.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

“I didn’t trust my body.” Women with cervical cerclage describe fear, guilt, and confusion about how to navigate high-risk pregnancy.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

This study contributes to understanding the lived experience of medical uncertainty. It underscores the need for more evidence on cerclage regimens—and the clinical communication surrounding them.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Findings show how limited or inconsistent evidence around activity restriction is experienced as personal responsibility. In the absence of standardised guidance, women fill the gap with self-control.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Even though cerclage offers some reassurance, women remain hyper-aware of bodily signals of impending (premature) birth.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Our qualitative study explores the lived experiences of 21 women with transvaginal cervical cerclage. Findings highlight the emotional burden of having a high-risk pregnancy.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Recruitment relied on self-selection and as participants retrospectively reflected on their pregnancies, the study is subject to potential recall bias

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Clinicians may reduce distress by acknowledging limited evidence, communicating transparently, and offering consistent messages across the care team. Cerclage may be clinical, but its effects are deeply personal.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Continuity in care emerged as essential. Women felt safest when cared for by a known, experienced clinician. Fragmented care increased anxiety and eroded trust.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Participants described a lack of clarity from healthcare professionals and turned to online forums for advice. They wanted straight answers—even when evidence is uncertain.

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Women with cervical cerclage often experience conflicting guidance about activity restriction. Many choose bed rest “just in case”, despite known risks.

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Inequalities in Preterm Birth in England: A Retrospective National Cohort Study Focusing on Deprivation and Ethnicity... Iona Hindes, Buthaina Ibrahim, Jennifer Jardine, Dominik Zenner, Stamatina Iliodromiti obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @bjog.bsky.social

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Objective To quantify the interplay between socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities in preterm birth rates in England from 2018 to 2021. Design A retrospective cohort study using electronic health d.....

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The British Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology @bjog.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Want to learn more? Full study coming soon! Let’s talk about innovation, perception of pain, and patient experience in outpatient gynecology. 💬 Thoughts? Have you tried VR in your practice? #Hysteroscopy #WomensHealth #InnovationInMedicine

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