Publications by authors named "H Heckenroth"
Article Synopsis
- Oxytocin can shorten labor but may cause complications, leading researchers to investigate if stopping the drug during labor affects neonatal outcomes.
- The STOPOXY trial, conducted in 21 French maternity units, randomly assigned participants to either stop or continue oxytocin infusion after reaching 6 cm dilation, measuring neonatal morbidity based on specific health indicators at birth.
- The study included 2,170 eligible participants, finding no significant difference in neonatal morbidity between the two groups, suggesting that discontinuing oxytocin may not increase risks for newborns.
Importance: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a well-known risk factor for preterm birth. Molecular diagnosis of BV is now available. Its impact in the screening and treatment of BV during pregnancy on preterm births has not been evaluated to date.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the contribution and impact of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in managing fetal gastroschisis.
Methods: We conducted an observational retrospective study of gastroschisis patients at three fetal medicine centers from 2008 to 2019. The primary endpoint was the number of cases in which the MRI provided relevant information related to gastroschisis.
Assessment of a Screening Questionnaire to Identify Exposure to Lead in Pregnant Women.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2020
Lead readily crosses the placenta and displays adverse effects on birth outcomes and neurodevelopment. Systematic identification of the risk of exposure during pregnancy is essential but rarely performed, probably due to hospital staff's workload and their lack of awareness. We aimed to evaluate the relevance of a questionnaire to screen pregnant women for lead exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFetal physiology cardiotocography training, a regional evaluation.
J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod
June 2021
Introduction: Cardiotocography (CTG) has its limits in detecting fetal acidosis and intrapartum asphyxia. Our aim was to evaluate a CTG training programme based on fetal physiology in the Mediterranean perinatal network.
Methods: Professionals from 41 maternity units of the Mediterranean network were invited to participate in a CTG masterclass based on fetal physiology in March 2019 and October 2019.