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The Clinical Librarian team are here to help with evidence searches, current awareness and training with information seeking skills, critical appraisal and referencing. We can assist you remotely, at your place of work or in the library at the QuAD Centre.

If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact us by email at [email protected] or call extension 6042.

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The Clinical Librarian team endeavours to find as much of the latest evidence in your clinical area as possible, however make no claim as to the exhaustive nature of the update.

For more specific areas of interest within MOG we would recommend a literature search or

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NICE Guidance Other Guidance

Cochrane Systematic Reviews Systematic reviews from other sources

Cochrane clinical answers Primary Research

MOG in the News Online Resources

Dynamed Updates Electronic Journals

Most recent guidance published: No new relevant guidance

Other Guidance/Reports

RCN Guidance - Conscientious Objection (Termination of ) RCN

Occupational health advice for employers and pregnant women updated 10/09/2020 RCOG

RCM Clinical Briefing Sheet: 'freebirth' or 'unassisted ' during the COVID-19 pandemic: updated 11/09/2020 RCM

RCM Clinical Briefing Sheet – Waterbirth during the COVID-19 Pandemic V3 updated 11/09/2020 Royal College of

RCM Briefing on Re-introduction of visitors to Maternity Units across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: updated 24/09/2020 Royal College of Midwives

Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse RCN

Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors RCN

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Systematic Reviews and Research Protocols

Hyaluronic acid in embryo transfer media for assisted reproductive technologies

Levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine system for endometrial hyperplasia

Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (abnormal number of chromosomes) in

Complementary and alternative therapies for post‐caesarean pain

Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation

Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps

Interventions for preventing ophthalmia neonatorum

Cervical stitch (cerclage) in combination with other treatments for preventing spontaneous preterm in singleton

Interventions for preventing mastitis after childbirth

Systematic reviews from other sources

Environmental exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their role in endometriosis: a systematic literature review. Reviews on Environmental Health

Clinical manifestations, risk factors, and maternal and perinatal outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy: living systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ

The effect of coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV) during pregnancy and the possibility of vertical maternal-fetal transmission: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Medical Research

Association between chorionicity and in twin pregnancies: A systematic review involving 29,864 twin pregnancies. BJOG

Chiropractic Care for Adults With Pregnancy-Related Low Back, Pelvic Girdle Pain, or Combination Pain: A Systematic Review. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Can risk prediction models help us individualise stillbirth prevention? A systematic review and critical appraisal of published risk models. BJOG

Definitions, prevalence, clinical implications and treatment of T-shaped uterus: systematic review. Ultrasound in & Gynecology

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The effect of the Internet on decision-making during pregnancy: a systematic review. Archives of Women’s Mental Health

Effect of levothyroxine on pregnancy outcomes in women with thyroid autoimmunity: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Fertility and Sterility

Association between prenatal exposure to ambient particulate matter and risk of hypospadias in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Environmental Research

Conservative management of early-onset severe preeclampsia: comparison between randomized and observational studies a systematic review. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal

Depressed mood and anxiety as risk factors for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine

Salpingectomy versus tubal ligation for sterilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Global incidence of Caesarean deliveries on maternal request: a systematic review and meta- regression. BJOG

This month’s clinical questions are…

For women undergoing assisted reproduction for subfertility, what are the effects of antioxidants?

Primary Research OpenAthens login may be required to read the full text, or request it from the library

Supporting vegans through pregnancy and lactation British Journal of

A service evaluation of a specialist migrant maternity service from the user's perspective British Journal of Midwifery

Midwives' role in screening for antenatal depression and postnatal depression British Journal of Midwifery

Atypical endometriosis is related to a higher recurrence rate European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Effects of SARS Cov-2 epidemic on the obstetrical and gynecological emergency service accesses. What happened and what shall we expect now? European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

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Efficacy of mifepristone – Prostaglandin analogue combination in medical termination of pregnancy up to and beyond 7 weeks of amenorrhea: The RYMMa study. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among low-risk women with obesity at 37-41 weeks gestation European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Why are first time expectant fathers afraid of birth? : A qualitative study European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Utility of lung ultrasound assessment for probable SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy and universal screening of asymptomatic individuals Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology Letter to the editor

Human papilloma virus vaccination and its real‐life efficacy Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica Editorial

Maternity, Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the News

Covid-19: 'How lockdown stopped me from breastfeeding' “A new study has suggested 30% of breastfeeding mums gave up before they wanted to during lockdown because of a "lack of face-to-face support".” BBC News

Dynamed Updates

30 SEP 2020 valaciclovir may reduce fetal CMV infection in women with primary infection acquired during first trimester of pregnancy (Lancet 2020 Sep 12) View in Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection and CMV in Pregnancy

28 SEP 2020 negative pressure wound therapy may not reduce risk of surgical site infections and increases risk of adverse skin reactions compared to standard wound dressing in women with obesity having cesarean section (JAMA 2020 Sep 22) View in Cesarean Section

23 SEP 2020 in women with cesarean scar pregnancy having uterine artery embolization and UACE, suction curettage via hysteroscopy or ultrasound may be associated with similar rates of treatment success; insufficient evidence to evaluate risk of complications (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 1) View in Ectopic Pregnancy

22 SEP 2020 prophylactic treatment with senna may increase likelihood of having bowel movement within 24 hours after childbirth (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Aug 5) View in Postpartum Management

22 SEP 2020 antenatal PFMT or postnatal PFTM may not reduce urinary incontinence in women with incontinence (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 May 6) View in Behavioral Interventions for Urinary Incontinence

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22 SEP 2020 group-based and individual PFMT have similar reduction in urinary incontinence episo des in women ≥ 60 years old with symptoms of stress or mixed urinary incontinence (JAMA Intern Med 2020 Aug 3 early online) View in Behavioral Interventions for Urinary Incontinence

22 SEP 2020 postnatal pelvic floor muscle training may not reduce fecal incontinence (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 May 6) View in Fecal Incontinence in Adults

22 SEP 2020 in women with acute PID, cure rate appears similar among several antibiotic regimens, but insufficient evidence to evaluate discontinuation due to adverse event (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Aug 20) View in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

22 SEP 2020 hydroflotation and gel agents may each decrease risk for adhesions in women having gynecological surgery, but gel agents may be more effective than hydroflotation agents (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 17) View in Treatment of Infertility in Women

22 SEP 2020 prenatal pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may reduce urinary incontinence in late pregnancy and up to 6 months post partum, but not at longer follow-up (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 May 6) View in Urinary Incontinence in Women

22 SEP 2020 prenatal PFMT may reduce urinary incontinence in late pregnancy and up to 6 months post partum, but not at longer follow-up (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 May 6) View in Behavioral Interventions for Urinary Incontinence

22 SEP 2020 hydroflotation and gel agents may each decrease risk for adhesions in women having gynecologic al surgery, but gel agents may be more eff ective than hydroflotation agents (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 17) View in Postoperative Abdominopelvic Adhesions in Adults

22 SEP 2020 antenatal pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may prevent urinary incontinence, but antenatal or postnatal pelvic floor muscle training may not reduce urinary incontinence in women with urinary incontinence (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 May 6) View in Postpartum Management

21 SEP 2020 removal of indwelling catheter at 2-4 days may reduce likelihood of successful voiding trial compared to removal on day 7 in women with unsuccessful same-day voiding trial after multicompartment prolapse repair (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020 Aug) View in Surgical Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

21 SEP 2020 Babcock clamp for tensioning of retropubic midurethral sling may reduce impairment of bladder function compared to Mayo scissor technique in women with SUI (Obstet Gynecol 2020 Sep) View in Surgery for Urinary Incontinence in Women

17 SEP 2020 vaginal radical trachelectomy reported to be associated with estimated 5-year overall survival 97.4% and progression-free survival 94.4% in adult women with early-stage cervical cancer (Obstet Gynecol 2020 Sep) View in Cervical Cancer

17 SEP 2020 multimodal physical therapy reduces pain during intercourse compared to overnight topical lidocaine in nulliparous women with provoked vestibulodynia (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020 Aug 17 early online) View in Female Sexual Dysfunction

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16 SEP 2020 ACR guideline on management of reproductive health in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (Arthritis Rheumatol 2020 Apr) View in Contraception Overview

9 SEP 2020 oral mifepristone followed by single-dose misoprostol increases complete miscarriage and reduces need for surgical intervention compared to misoprostol alone in women with missed miscarriage at ≤ 14 weeks gestation (Lancet 2020 Aug 24 early online) View in First Trimester Pregnancy Loss

9 SEP 2020 ursodeoxycholic acid may reduce risk of preterm birth and improve pruritus in women with cholestasis of pregnancy (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Jul 27) View in Cholestasis of Pregnancy

2 SEP 2020 ASCCP 2019 risk-based management consensus guideline on abnormal cervical cancer screening tests and cancer precursors (J Low Genit Tract Dis 2020 Apr) View in Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology

1 SEP 2020 grand multiparity (≥ 6 prior deliveries) may be associated with increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage and prolonged postpartum hospitalization compared to multiparity (3-5 prior deliveries) in women having trial of labor after cesarean delivery (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020 Jul 15 early online) View in Grand Multiparity

1 SEP 2020 ACS 2020 guideline update on cervical cancer screening for individuals at average risk (CA Cancer J Clin 2020 Jul 30 early online) View in Cervical Cancer Screening

Online Resources

BestBETs - BETs bring the evidence one step closer to the bedside, by providing answers to very specific clinical problems, using the best available evidence.

BNF – British National Formulary

NHS Choices - Behind the Headlines – the latest newspaper headlines debunked.

Royal College of Midwives – clinical practice and guidelines (members only access)

The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Procedures – available via your Athens login

Journals & table of contents alerts

The Clinical Librarian team can help set up table of content alerts to the journal of your choice.

Archives of Gynecology and BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Obstetrics Gynaecology British Journal of Midwifery European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Midwifery MIDRS

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