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Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices to foster continuity of carer: Midwives’ experiences – A qualitative study in the Netherlands (2024)
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van Wijngaarden, M., Blonk, H., Simmelink, R., van der Lee, N., van der Vliet-Torij, H. H., Nieuwenhuijze, M., de Jonge, A., & Verhoeven, C. (2024). Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices to foster continuity of carer: Midwives’ experiences – A qualitative study in the Netherlands. Women and Birth, 37(6), Article 101663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101663

Background
Midwife-led continuity of carer (MLCC) improves health outcomes and increases pregnant women’s satisfaction. Working in smaller teams in community midwifery practices is one of the ways to promote continuity of carer.

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Unisex and Sex-Specific Prescriptive Fetal Growth Charts for Improved Detection of Small-for-Gestational-Age Babies in a Low-Risk Population: A post hoc Analysis of a Cluster-Randomized Study (2024)
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van Roekel, M., Verhoeven, C. J., Kamphof, H. D., Gordijn, S. J., Ganzevoort, W., Franx, A., van Wieringen, W., de Jonge, A., & Henrichs, J. (2024). Unisex and Sex-Specific Prescriptive Fetal Growth Charts for Improved Detection of Small-for-Gestational-Age Babies in a Low-Risk Population: A post hoc Analysis of a Cluster-Randomized Study. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 51, 571-582. https://doi.org/10.1159/000540554

Introduction: Our aim was to develop and evaluate the performance of population-based sex-specific and unisex prescriptive fetal abdominal circumference growth charts in predicting small-for-gestational-age (SGA) birthweight, severe SGA (sSGA) birthw... Read More about Unisex and Sex-Specific Prescriptive Fetal Growth Charts for Improved Detection of Small-for-Gestational-Age Babies in a Low-Risk Population: A post hoc Analysis of a Cluster-Randomized Study.

Birthweight charts customised for maternal height optimises the classification of small and large‐for‐gestational age newborns (2024)
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Zeegers, B., Offerhaus, P., Hoftiezer, L., Groenendaal, F., Zimmermann, L. J. I., Verhoeven, C., Gordijn, S. J., & Nieuwenhuijze, M. J. (2024). Birthweight charts customised for maternal height optimises the classification of small and large‐for‐gestational age newborns. Acta Paediatrica, 113(10), 2203-2211. https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.17332

Aim
To construct birthweight charts customised for maternal height and evaluate the effect of customization on SGA and LGA classification.

Methods
Data were extracted (n = 21 350) from the MiCaS project in the Netherlands (2012–2020). We constru... Read More about Birthweight charts customised for maternal height optimises the classification of small and large‐for‐gestational age newborns.

“Hypertension in Pregnancy Intervention Trial At Term” and “Disproportionate Intrauterine Growth Intervention Trial At Term” Studies (2024)
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van Pampus, M. G., van der Post, J. A., Verhoeven, C. J., Koopmans, C. M., Langenveld, J., Broekhuijsen, K., de Sonnaville, C. M., van der Tuuk, K., Boers, K., Groen, H., Vijgen, S., Bijlenga, D., Scherjon, S., & Mol, B. W. (2024). “Hypertension in Pregnancy Intervention Trial At Term” and “Disproportionate Intrauterine Growth Intervention Trial At Term” Studies. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 67(2), 418-425. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000866

In 2003, in the context of a national research funding program in which obstetric research was prioritized, several perinatal centers took the initiative to jointly submit a number of applications to the subsidy programs of Effectiveness Research and... Read More about “Hypertension in Pregnancy Intervention Trial At Term” and “Disproportionate Intrauterine Growth Intervention Trial At Term” Studies.

Inter‐ and intraobserver agreement of antenatal cardiotocography assessments by maternity care professionals: A prospective study (2024)
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Neppelenbroek, E. M., van der Heijden, O. W. H., de Vet, H. C. W., de Groot, A. J. J., Daemers, D. O. A., de Jonge, A., & Verhoeven, C. J. M. (2024). Inter‐ and intraobserver agreement of antenatal cardiotocography assessments by maternity care professionals: A prospective study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 166(3), 1114-1120. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.15497

Objective: In the Netherlands, antenatal cardiotocography (aCTG) to assess fetal well‐being is performed in obstetrician‐led care. An innovative initiative was started to evaluate whether aCTG for specific indications—reduced fetal movements, externa... Read More about Inter‐ and intraobserver agreement of antenatal cardiotocography assessments by maternity care professionals: A prospective study.

Methods of induction of labor in women with obesity: A secondary analysis of two multicenter randomized controlled trials (2024)
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Croll, D. M. R., De Vaan, M. D. T., Moes, S. L., Bloemenkamp, K. W. M., Ten Eikelder, M. L. G., De Heus, R., …De Boer, M. A. (2024). Methods of induction of labor in women with obesity: A secondary analysis of two multicenter randomized controlled trials. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 103(3), 470-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14737

Introduction: Obesity is an increasing public health concern worldwide and can lead to more complications in pregnancy and childbirth. Women with obesity more often require induction of labor for various indications. The aim of this study is to asses... Read More about Methods of induction of labor in women with obesity: A secondary analysis of two multicenter randomized controlled trials.

The DELIVER study; the impact of research capacity building on research, education, and practice in Dutch midwifery (2023)
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Spelten, E., Gitsels, J., Verhoeven, C., Hutton, E. K., & Martin, L. (2023). The DELIVER study; the impact of research capacity building on research, education, and practice in Dutch midwifery. PLoS ONE, 18(10), Article e0287834. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287834

Background
Few examples exist of research capacity building (RCB) in midwifery. As in other jurisdictions, at the turn of this century midwives in the Netherlands lagged in research-based practice. Dutch professional and academic organisations recog... Read More about The DELIVER study; the impact of research capacity building on research, education, and practice in Dutch midwifery.

Trends in postpartum hemorrhage and manual removal of the placenta and the association with childbirth interventions: A Dutch nationwide cohort study (2023)
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Seijmonsbergen‐Schermers, A. E., Rooswinkel, E. T. C., Peters, L. L., Verhoeven, C. J., Jans, S., Bloemenkamp, K., & de Jonge, A. (2024). Trends in postpartum hemorrhage and manual removal of the placenta and the association with childbirth interventions: A Dutch nationwide cohort study. Birth, 51(1), 98-111. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12765

Background: Because the cause of increasing rates of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and manual placental removal (MROP) is still unknown, we described trends in PPH, MROP, and childbirth interventions and examined factors associated with changes in rate... Read More about Trends in postpartum hemorrhage and manual removal of the placenta and the association with childbirth interventions: A Dutch nationwide cohort study.

The influence of the attending midwife on the occurrence of episiotomy: A retrospective cohort study (2023)
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Simmelink, R., Moll, E., & Verhoeven, C. (2023). The influence of the attending midwife on the occurrence of episiotomy: A retrospective cohort study. Midwifery, 125, Article 103773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2023.103773

Background
Episiotomy at the time of vaginal birth can result in short- and long-term complications for women. Therefore, it is important to study factors that influence the occurrence of episiotomy.

Aim
To examine to what extent the individual... Read More about The influence of the attending midwife on the occurrence of episiotomy: A retrospective cohort study.

Regional practice variation in induction of labor in the Netherlands: Does it matter? A multilevel analysis of the association between induction rates and perinatal and maternal outcomes (2023)
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Offerhaus, P., van Haaren-Ten Haken, T. M., Keulen, J. K., de Jong, J. D., Brabers, A. E., Verhoeven, C. J., …Nieuwenhuijze, M. (2023). Regional practice variation in induction of labor in the Netherlands: Does it matter? A multilevel analysis of the association between induction rates and perinatal and maternal outcomes. PLoS ONE, 18(6), Article e0286863. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286863

Background
Practice variation in healthcare is a complex issue. We focused on practice variation in induction of labor between maternity care networks in the Netherlands. These collaborations of hospitals and midwifery practices are jointly responsi... Read More about Regional practice variation in induction of labor in the Netherlands: Does it matter? A multilevel analysis of the association between induction rates and perinatal and maternal outcomes.

Antenatal cardiotocography in primary midwife‐led care: Women's satisfaction (2023)
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Neppelenbroek, E. M., Ammerlaan, A. J. M., van der Heijden, O. W. H., van der Pijl, M. S. G., Kaiser, A., de Jonge, A., & Verhoeven, C. J. M. (2023). Antenatal cardiotocography in primary midwife‐led care: Women's satisfaction. Birth, 50(4), 798-807. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12725

Background
In the Netherlands, antenatal cardiotocography (aCTG), used to assess fetal well-being, is performed in obstetrician-led care. To improve continuity of care, an innovation project was designed wherein primary care midwives perform aCTGs f... Read More about Antenatal cardiotocography in primary midwife‐led care: Women's satisfaction.

Consent and refusal of procedures during labour and birth: a survey among 11 418 women in the Netherlands (2023)
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Van Der Pijl, M. S. G., Klein Essink, M., Van Der Linden, T., Verweij, R., Kingma, E., Hollander, M. H., De Jonge, A., & Verhoeven, C. J. (2024). Consent and refusal of procedures during labour and birth: a survey among 11 418 women in the Netherlands. BMJ Quality and Safety, 33(8), 511-522. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2022-015538

Background: Informed consent for medical interventions is ethically and legally required; an important aspect of quality and safety in healthcare; and essential to person-centred care. During labour and birth, respecting consent requirements, includi... Read More about Consent and refusal of procedures during labour and birth: a survey among 11 418 women in the Netherlands.

Predictive value of fetal growth trajectory from 20 weeks of gestation onwards for severe adverse perinatal outcomes in low‐risk population: secondary analysis of IRIS study (2023)
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Kamphof, H. D., van Roekel, M., Henrichs, J., de Vreede, H., Verhoeven, C. J., Franx, A., …Gordijn, S. J. (2023). Predictive value of fetal growth trajectory from 20 weeks of gestation onwards for severe adverse perinatal outcomes in low‐risk population: secondary analysis of IRIS study. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 62(6), 796-804. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.26250

Objectives
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) remains a challenging condition in diagnosis and monitoring-management strategies. The underlying placental dysfunction may result in severe adverse perinatal outcomes (SAPO) related to fetal hypoxia. The tr... Read More about Predictive value of fetal growth trajectory from 20 weeks of gestation onwards for severe adverse perinatal outcomes in low‐risk population: secondary analysis of IRIS study.

Maternal characteristics associated with referral to obstetrician-led care in low-risk pregnant women in the Netherlands: A retrospective cohort study (2023)
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Niessink-Beckers, S., Verhoeven, C. J., Nahuis, M. J., Horvat-Gitsels, L. A., & Gitsels-van der Wal, J. T. (2023). Maternal characteristics associated with referral to obstetrician-led care in low-risk pregnant women in the Netherlands: A retrospective cohort study. PLoS ONE, 18(3), Article e0282883. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282883

Background: In the Netherlands, maternity care is divided into midwife-led care (for low-risk women) and obstetrician-led care (for high-risk women). Referrals from midwife-led to obstetrician-led care have increased over the past decade. The majorit... Read More about Maternal characteristics associated with referral to obstetrician-led care in low-risk pregnant women in the Netherlands: A retrospective cohort study.

The ethics of consent during labour and birth: episiotomies (2023)
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van der Pijl, M., Verhoeven, C., Hollander, M., de Jonge, A., & Kingma, E. (2023). The ethics of consent during labour and birth: episiotomies. Journal of Medical Ethics, 49(9), 611-617. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2022-108601

Unconsented episiotomies and other procedures during labour are commonly reported by women in several countries, and often highlighted in birth activism. Yet, forced caesarean sections aside, the ethics of consent during labour has received little at... Read More about The ethics of consent during labour and birth: episiotomies.

The natural pattern of birth timing and gestational age in the U.S. compared to England, and the Netherlands (2023)
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Declercq, E., Wolterink, A., Rowe, R., de Jonge, A., De Vries, R., Nieuwenhuijze, M., …Shah, N. (2023). The natural pattern of birth timing and gestational age in the U.S. compared to England, and the Netherlands. PLoS ONE, 18(1), Article e0278856. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278856

Objective To examine cross-national differences in gestational age over time in the U.S. and across three wealthy countries in 2020 as well as examine patterns of birth timing by hour of the day in home and spontaneous vaginal hospital births in the... Read More about The natural pattern of birth timing and gestational age in the U.S. compared to England, and the Netherlands.

The influence of various induction methods on adverse outcomes in small for gestational age neonates: A secondary analysis of the PROBAAT 1 and 2 trials (2023)
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de Vaan, M. D., Croll, D. M., Verhoeven, C. J., de Boer, M. A., Jozwiak, M., ten Eikelder, M. L., …de Heus, R. (2023). The influence of various induction methods on adverse outcomes in small for gestational age neonates: A secondary analysis of the PROBAAT 1 and 2 trials. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 282, 89-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.01.003

Objective: To evaluate the safety aspects of different induction methods in pregnancies with small-for-gestational-age neonates. Study design: This was a secondary analysis of two previously reported multicenter, randomized controlled trials conducte... Read More about The influence of various induction methods on adverse outcomes in small for gestational age neonates: A secondary analysis of the PROBAAT 1 and 2 trials.

The Impact of Mode of Birth on Childbirth-Related Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms beyond 6 Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review (2022)
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Ginter, N., Takács, L., Boon, M. J. M., Verhoeven, C. J. M., Dahlen, H. G., & Peters, L. L. (2022). The Impact of Mode of Birth on Childbirth-Related Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms beyond 6 Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), Article 8830. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148830

(1) Background: A traumatic birth can lead to the development of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms or disorder (CB-PTS/D). Literature has identified the risk factors for developing CB-PTS/D within the first six months postpartum thorou... Read More about The Impact of Mode of Birth on Childbirth-Related Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms beyond 6 Months Postpartum: An Integrative Review.