DOES CONTINUITY OF MIDWIFERY CARE INCREASE VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN (VBAC): A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$271,960.00
Summary
Pregnancy and birth directly affect almost 300,000 families in Australia each year. A key concern is that the caesarean section rate in Australia is higher than similar countries with a lack of support for women to have a vaginal birth after caesarean section. We plan to undertake a trial to determine whether midwifery continuity of care increases the rate of vaginal birth in women who have had a previous caesarean section. This trial could significantly alter the way maternity care is provided.
Is Lactic Acid Concentration In Amniotic Fluid A New Predictor Of Labour Dystocia?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$682,538.00
Summary
This study will establish whether higher concentrations of lactate in the amniotic fluid of labouring women can be used as a surrogate marker to improve diagnoses of presence or absence of dystocia. Labour dystocia is a serious problem experienced during childbirth, and is one of the main indications for emergency caesarean section or forceps or vacuum delivery. Although dystocia is a common clinical problem, the current lack of a precise definition leads to considerable variation in practice.