9.3 Cervical Ripening at Home: The Choice Study

Cervical ripening is a process of softening and opening the cervix before labour starts. Traditionally, cervical ripening has been performed entirely in-hospital, to allow monitoring of maternal/fetal well-being and early recognition of complications. However, an increasing number of UK maternity units offer outpatient (home) cervical ripening.   This hour, Mairi and Cassandra will discuss home cervical ripening versus in-hospital cervical ripening to determine whether home cervical ripening is acceptable from the perspective of both women and the National Health Service (NHS).   Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery   Contributions from: Mairi Harkness, Research Fellow, University of Stirling and; Dr Cassandra Yuill, Research Fellow, City, University of London   Register your free place today to get a personalised reminder from us.  Join us at 7 pm on Wednesday at this hour-long online programme with live audience Q&A to update your knowledge.  Live on Maternity and Midwifery Forum | 7pm London, UK | Wednesday's throughout 2022.  Listen to the Maternity & Midwifery Hour Podcast  Support us on Patreon.   Catch up on demand Every episode is available free after the live stream – this is created especially for you by Neil Stewart Associates and filmed by Narrowcast Media Group and is available from Midwifery Forum’s YouTube – don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.   Catch up on the highlights with our supporters - www.MATFLIX.co.uk