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Improving induction of labour for women through the development of a new pathway [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Although induction of labour is a safe procedure for the pregnant woman at term, the process is not without risk. In recognition of these challenges associated with induction, an audit of local service provision was undertaken.
Hinchey Beer, S., Walker, L., Wier, J.
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Induction of labour

open access: yes, 2023
Induction of labour describes the artificial stimulation of the onset of labour and occurs in up to 30% of pregnancies in the United Kingdom. Both mechanical and pharmacological methods of induction of labour exist. Induction of labour is associated with
Saira Azhur   +3 more
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The Effect of Ultrasound-Measured Preinduction Cervical Length on Delivery Outcome in a Low-Resource Setting

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, 2020
Background. Induction of labour is not without risk, and it calls for a method that will be sensitive enough to predict successful labour induction. Aim. This study aims to evaluate the role of transvaginal ultrasonographic cervical length measurement at
Chidebe C. Anikwe   +3 more
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Breaking the myth: the association between the increasing incidence of labour induction and the rate of caesarean delivery in Finland - a nationwide Medical Birth Register study

open access: yesBMJ Open, 2022
Objectives To determine the association between the rate of labour induction and caesarean delivery.Design Medical Birth Register-based study. We used data from the nationwide Medical Birth Register collecting data on delivery outcomes on all births from
Mika Gissler   +3 more
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Socioeconomic risk factors for labour induction in the United Kingdom

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Labour induction is a childbirth intervention experienced by a growing number of women globally each year. While the maternal and socioeconomic indicators of labour induction are well documented in countries like the United States ...
Sarah Carter   +2 more
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Manipal Cervical Scoring System by Transvaginal Ultrasound in Predicting Successful Labour Induction [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) nowadays is a common procedure in obstetric practice. The success of IOL largely depends upon “favourability” or “readiness” cervix which is traditionally assessed by manual examination and Scored as Bishop ...
Neha Bajpai   +4 more
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Extended balloon labour induction: A single arm proof of concept trial

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2023
Background: Mechanical labour induction with a transcervical balloon is as effective as pharmacological methods, with fewer adverse effects. Its use has been limited to labour induction with an unfavourable cervix able to retain the balloon.
Lorato Matshitsa   +2 more
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Factors Affecting the Success of Vaginal Prostaglandin E2 Used for Labour Induction in Term Pregnants [PDF]

open access: yesNamık Kemal Tıp Dergisi, 2019
Aim:To identify the factors affecting the success rate of vaginal prostaglandin E2 (dinoproston) used to induct the labour in term pregnancies.Materials and Methods:We included in our study term pregnant women who underwent vaginal prostaglandin E2 for ...
Taner GÜNAY, Meryem HOCAOĞLU
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Oxytocin for labour induction or augmentation as a risk factor for autism: systematic literature review

open access: yesObzornik zdravstvene nege, 2017
Introduction: Some studies have shown a potential association between oxytocin use during labour and autism spectrum disorder in children (ASD). We performed a systematic review of recent studies examining this association.
Marija Grosek, Miha Lučovnik
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A systematic review of supportive interventions to promote women's comfort and well-being during induction of labour

open access: yes, 2021
© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological non-invasive supportive interventions for impacts on women's comfort and well-being during induction of labour.
Sands, Gina   +11 more
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