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The Role of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in the Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Cervical Ripening: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]

open access: yesCells
The uterine cervix is one of the key factors involved in ensuring a proper track of gestation and labor. At the end of the gestational period, the cervix undergoes extensive changes, which can be summarized as a transformation from a non-favorable cervix
Wojciech Flis, Maciej W. Socha
doaj   +2 more sources

Safety and Efficacy of Oral Mifepristone for Cervical Ripening in Single Live Intrauterine Term Unscarred Pregnancies

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Mifepristone results in cervical ripening in females undergoing pregnancy termination. It causes cervical ripening via blockage of progesterone receptors. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of oral Mifepristone for
Sarika Rawat   +4 more
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes of failed prostaglandin induction of labour: A retrospective cohort study

open access: yesHeliyon, 2023
Background: Induction of labor is performed in up to 25% of pregnant women. When the cervix is unfavorable, cervical ripening may be safely and effectively performed using slow-release vaginal inserts of prostaglandin E2.
Alexandra Berezowsky   +3 more
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Cervical ripening in prolonged pregnancies by silicone double balloon catheter versus vaginal dinoprostone slow release system: The MAGPOP randomised controlled trial.

open access: yesPLoS Medicine, 2021
BackgroundProlonged pregnancies are a frequent indication for induction of labour. When the cervix is unfavourable, cervical ripening before oxytocin administration is recommended to increase the likelihood of vaginal delivery, but no particular method ...
Caroline Diguisto   +18 more
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Early amniotomy after cervical ripening for induction of labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
OBJECTIVE DATA: Timing of artificial rupture of membranes (ie, amniotomy) in induction of labor is controversial, because it has been associated not only with shorter labors, but also with fetal nonreassuring testing, at times necessitating cesarean ...
Berghella, V.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Methods of induction of labor and women’s experience: a population-based cohort study with mediation analyses

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Negative childbirth experience may affect mother wellbeing and health. However, it is rarely evaluated in studies comparing methods of induction of labor (IoL).
Pauline Blanc-Petitjean   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of acupressure on cervical ripening [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: Cervical ripening is one of the main stages of initiation labor. Acupressure in Chinese medicine is considered as an invasive technique, which through reliving oxytocin ripens the cervix.
Aria, K.J.   +4 more
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