National Reproductive Health Research Network
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has recently established the National Reproductive Health Research Network, which will coordinate the prioritisation of research in Women’s Health through one portal. For further information please click here. (pdf)
- RCOG Audits
- CESDI and CEMD Publications
- The Caesar Study
- National Study of HIV in Pregnancy and Childhood (NSHPC)
RCOG Audits
| Publication Date | |
| Caesarean Section: The National Sentinel Audit Report (pdf) | Oct 2001 |
| Group B Streptococcal Disease Audit | February 2007 |
| Induced Abortion: National Audit (pdf) | Sep 2001 |
| RCOG Guidelines in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: implementation and uptake | Apr 2001 |
CESDI and CEMD Publications
- Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI) publications
- Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) publications
The Caesar Study
The Caesar Study
Caesarean section is one of the most common operations in the world, yet the techniques used to perform it have not been adequately evaluated in randomised controlled trials. The CAESAR study aims to evaluate alternative techniques for three aspects of the operation, in a randomised controlled trial:
- Single v. double layer closure of the uterus
- Closure v. non-closure of the pelvic peritoneum
- Liberal v. restricted use of a sub sheath drain
National Study of HIV in Pregnancy and Childhood (NSHPC)
Birthplace in England Research Programme
Birthplace is an integrated research programme designed to compare outcomes of births planned at home, in different types of midwifery units, and in hospital units with obstetric services. Birthplace will evaluate outcomes for women and babies at low-risk of complications at the start of labour in a range of planned places of birth in England. A range of techniques will be used to collect and analyse data about processes, outcomes and costs associated with different clinical locations for birth and for different systems of care. These studies will answer questions about wellbeing, safety and quality, women's experience of care, the process of transfer from planned place of birth, and the cost-effectiveness of different systems for care. Birthplace is funded by the NIHR Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) Programme, and the Department of Health's Policy Research Programme.
The birthplace weblink is: www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/birthplace