Andrew Sharp

No ORCID on file · 2 papers in corpus

observational 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

BACKGROUND: Induction 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 compli…

other 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

BACKGROUND: Preterm 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 an…