Placental dysfunction in obese women and antenatal surveillance.

Obesity is a significant health concern worldwide and is associated with numerous health complications, including placental dysfunction during pregnancy. Placental dysfunction can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the foetus, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and foetal growth restriction. Studies have shown that maternal obesity can lead to placental dysfunction through various mechanisms, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and dysregulation of metabolic pathways.

Midwives' thoughts about musculoskeletal disorders with an evaluation of working tasks.

The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is very high amongmidwives resulting in sickness absenteeism, functional limitation and staff shortages. There are several contributory risk factors having impact on the development of MSDs. This study aimed to (1) explore midwives' experiences and views about work-related MSDs and contributing risk factors, and (2) analyse working postures for musculoskeletal injury risks.

Midwives are getting hurt: UK survey of the prevalence and risk factors for developing musculoskeletal symptoms.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to explore individual, work-related and psychosocial risk factors DESIGN: A cross sectional survey SETTING: A self-reported online questionnaire was used to collect data over seven months (May-December 2016).

Participants: The survey was distributed to midwives across the United Kingdom through the Consultant Midwives Network and the Royal College of Midwives.

Measurements And Findings: Prevalence, severity and impact (12-month) of MSDs for nine body parts are presented.

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst obstetrics and gynaecology trainees in East Midland region of the UK.

Purpose: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WRMSI) have been well known amongst obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) practitioners, but limited data have been reported. Our aim is to determine the prevalence, severity and characteristics of WRMSI amongst O&G trainees.

Methods: A musculoskeletal ergonomic survey was conducted amongst the O&G trainees in the East-Midlands region of United Kingdom (UK).

Placental dysfunction in obese women and antenatal surveillance strategies.

This review is aimed at discussing placental dysfunction in obesity and its clinical implication in pregnancy as well as an antenatal surveillance strategy for these women. Maternal obesity is associated with adverse perinatal outcome. Obesity is an independent risk factor for fetal hyperinsulinaemia, birthweight and newborn adiposity.