Cervical ripening.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Residence in Tabas city Age between 18 to 35 years Nulliparous women with 40 weeks gestational age Singleton pregnancy with cephalic presentation Bishop score less than or equal 4 Intact amniotic sac Normal pattern of fetal heart rate The natural number of fetal movements or reactive non-stress test Estimated fetal weight between 2500 to 4000
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The presence of medical and obstetric problems in the present pregnancy Patients with previous cesarean section or hysterotomy Placenta previa and history of third trimester hemorrhage Pelvic examination, intercourse and stimulation of the nipple during the last 24 hours or during the study Laxatives, herbal, chemical, or traditional methods to start a labor within the last 24 hours or during the study Irregular consumption or non-use of rose water during one week of study Delivery in a central location other than Tabas Hospital Patient intolerance Regular uterine contractions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical ripening measurement. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three days and seven days after the beginning intervention. Method of measurement: Cervical Bishop score. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences