Obstetrician views on Fetal Pillow® device use and research in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is anecdotal evidence of Fetal Pillow® use, but no formal local information on clinician practices and perspectives.

Aims

To assess obstetrician use of the Fetal Pillow®, knowledge of relevant research, and interest in a proposed randomised controlled trial in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Materials and methods

Anonymous cross-sectional survey of practising obstetricians and obstetric trainees in Aotearoa New Zealand distributed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Results

Of 136 respondents (69% specialists and 31% trainees), 130 had heard of the Fetal Pillow® device, and 108 had used it at least once (43% more than ten times). The device was available in 17/21 units represented. The 108 users of the dev

SUBMITTER: Sadler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature