Controversy and Complications of Asymptomatic Bacteria in Pregnancy

We take pride as healthcare providers in being “evidence based“. But sometimes things that we do, even in 2024, sound, reasonable and sound practical, but actually are NOT evidence-based. But lacking evidence means 2 things: 1. Studies have proven something does not work, or 2. Studies have not been done to confirm or refute the intervention. In this episode, we will discuss 2 common interventions that are recommended in pregnancy that actually don’t have the evidence behind them. First is the “test of cure” urine culture after treatment of ASB or cystitis, and the second is certain physical activities like specific yoga positions/Miles circuit as preparation for labor. I believe in both of these interventions- although we don’t have STRONG data for either. I will explain in this episode. That’s why I am calling this, “No data, No problem!”.