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Outcomes of Outpatient Versus Inpatient Induction of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cureus
Induction of labor (IOL) has become a common practice in obstetrics, leading to an increase in antenatal admissions and workload. This review aims to explore the available options for outpatient IOL and their effectiveness. We conducted an electronic search for trials on Cochrane, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases for randomized ...
Mustafa, Mohammed, Babiker, Mohamed, Abusin, Fatema, Mohammed, Tamador, Awadalla, Tarig   +4 more
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Evaluation of isosorbide mononitrate for cervical ripening prior to induction of labor at term pregnancy in an outpatient setting [PDF]

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016
Background: The objectives of the study were to Evaluation of isosorbide mononitrate for cervical ripening prior to induction of labor at term pregnancy in an outpatient. Methods: A randomized, placebo controlled prospective study was conducted with 120 women with term pregnancies and unfavorable cervices who self-administered vaginally either 2 ...
Neelam Meena, Neeta Bindal, Shivraj Meena   +2 more
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Effect of Outpatient Isorbide Mononitrate on Success of Labor Induction

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2013
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Labor induction in the presence of an unfavorable cervix often requires a long hospitalization before delivery and may result in cesarean section.
M Mansour Ghanaie, F Mirblouk, R Godarzi, M Shakiba   +3 more
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A randomized trial of synthetic osmotic cervical dilator for induction of labor vs dinoprostone vaginal insert [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Induction of labor is a commonly performed obstetric intervention. Vaginal prostaglandin E2 (dinoprostone) is a first-choice agent. Mechanical methods of induction are slower to achieve cervical ripening but have a lower risk of adverse ...
Hardy, Pollyanna, Stubbs, Mr Clive, Brocklehurst, Peter, Maher, Ms Alisha, Gupta, Janesh K, Daniels, Jane P   +5 more
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Out-of-Hospital Cervical Ripening With a Synthetic Hygroscopic Cervical Dilator May Reduce Hospital Costs and Cesarean Sections in the United States—A Cost-Consequence Analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
Objective: Out-of-hospital (outpatient) cervical ripening prior to induction of labor (IOL) is discussed for its potential to decrease the burden on hospital resources.
Sita J. Saunders, Rhodri Saunders, Tess Wong, Antonio F. Saad   +3 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A case report of good outcome with timely intensive multidisciplinary team involvement

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023
Objective: Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most serious pregnancy complications. It can cause sudden maternal collapse with high mortality and morbidity.
Caroline Lim, Charles Tsung-Che Hsieh, Siew Yen Lai, Yi-Tzu Chu, Ming Chen, Hsin-Hung Wu   +5 more
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Outpatient Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor in Nulliparous Women

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether outpatient cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in nulliparous women undergoing elective labor induction shortens the time from admission to delivery. METHODS: We performed a randomized controlled trial of patients with singleton ...
Elizabeth B, Ausbeck, Victoria C, Jauk, Yumo, Xue, Pamela, Files, Spencer G, Kuper, Akila, Subramaniam, Brian M, Casey, Jeff M, Szychowski, Lorie M, Harper, Alan T, Tita   +9 more
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Risk of stillbirth in singleton fetuses with advancing gestational age at term: A 10-year experience of late third trimester prenatal screenings of 50,000 deliveries in a referral center in northern Italy

PLoS ONE, 2023
Background The risk of intrauterine death (IUD) at term varies from less than one to up to three cases per 1,000 ongoing pregnancies. The cause of death is often largely undefined.
Francesco D’Ambrosi, Marta Ruggiero, Nicola Cesano, Matteo Di Maso, Giulia Emily Cetera, Beatrice Tassis, Ilma Floriana Carbone, Enrico Ferrazzi   +7 more
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A snapshot of women’s and clinicians’ perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor

European Journal of Midwifery, 2022
Introduction Induction of labor (IOL) is rising globally and is growing steadily in the state of New South Wales, Australia. There are numerous methods of induction of labor, including the double balloon catheter (DBC). There is minimal evidence on women’
Sarah Waldron, Hannah Contziu, Olga Aleshin, Hala Phipps   +3 more
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Persistent Fetal SVT in a COVID-19 Positive Pregnancy

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022
Background. Rapid introduction and spread of SARS-CoV-2 have posed unique challenges in understanding the disease, role in vertical transmission, and in developing management.
Gloria Wang, Eric Stapley, Sara Peterson, Jessica Parrott, Cecily Clark-Ganheart   +4 more
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