Induction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation
Background Risks of stillbirth or neonatal death increase as gestation continues beyond
term (around 40 weeks' gestation). It is unclear whether a policy of labour induction can …
term (around 40 weeks' gestation). It is unclear whether a policy of labour induction can …
A systematic review and network meta‐analysis comparing the use of Foley catheters, misoprostol, and dinoprostone for cervical ripening in the induction of labour
W Chen, J Xue, MK Peprah, SW Wen… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background Various methods are used for cervical ripening during the induction of labour. It
is still debatable which of these methods of treatment is optimal. Objective To compare …
is still debatable which of these methods of treatment is optimal. Objective To compare …
Treatment for primary postpartum haemorrhage
HA Mousa, J Blum, G Abou El Senoun… - Cochrane database …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
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Induction of labour for improving birth outcomes for women at or beyond term
AM Gülmezoglu, CA Crowther… - … of systematic reviews, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background As a pregnancy continues beyond term the risks of babies dying inside the
womb or in the immediate newborn period increase. Whether a policy of labour induction at …
womb or in the immediate newborn period increase. Whether a policy of labour induction at …
Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour
GJ Hofmeyr, AM Gülmezoglu… - Cochrane Database of …, 2010 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Misoprostol (Cytotec, Searle) is a prostaglandin E1 analogue widely used for off‐
label indications such as induction of abortion and of labour. This is one of a series of …
label indications such as induction of abortion and of labour. This is one of a series of …
Mechanical methods for induction of labour
MDT de Vaan, ML Ten Eikelder… - Cochrane Database …, 2019 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Mechanical methods were the first methods developed to ripen the cervix and
induce labour. During recent decades they have been substituted by pharmacological …
induce labour. During recent decades they have been substituted by pharmacological …
Pharmacokinetics of different routes of administration of misoprostol
OS Tang, H Schweer, HW Seyberth… - Human …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND: The pharmacokinetic parameters of four different routes of administration of
a single dose of 400 μg of misoprostol were studied. METHODS: A total of 40 women …
a single dose of 400 μg of misoprostol were studied. METHODS: A total of 40 women …
Methods for the induction of labor: efficacy and safety
L Sanchez-Ramos, LD Levine, AC Sciscione… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review assessed the efficacy and safety of pharmacologic agents (prostaglandins,
oxytocin, mifepristone, hyaluronidase, and nitric oxide donors) and mechanical methods …
oxytocin, mifepristone, hyaluronidase, and nitric oxide donors) and mechanical methods …
Methods of induction of labour: a systematic review
EL Mozurkewich, JL Chilimigras, DR Berman… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2011 - Springer
Background Rates of labour induction are increasing. We conducted this systematic review
to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. Methods We …
to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. Methods We …