Medford E

ORCID: 0009-0009-4578-0446 · 2 papers in corpus

2025

The CASPAR study protocol. Can cervical stiffness predict successful vaginal delivery after induction of labour? a feasibility, cohort study.

PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0311324

BackgroundInduction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention in the UK, affecting up to 33% of deliveries. IOL aims to achieve a vaginal delivery prior to spontaneous onset of labour to prevent harm from ongoing pregnancy complica…

2025

The PRECISION study protocol: Can cervical stiffness in the second trimester predict preterm birth in high-risk singleton pregnancies? A feasibility, cohort study.

PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0316297

BackgroundPreterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. More than 13 million babies are affected globally every year and PTB will contribute to over 900,000 deaths. In the UK, PTB affects 8% of pregnancies and …