Obstetrics: induction of labour Pregnancy and Childbirth Labour
Conditions
Interventions
40 patients who fulfill criteria and are willing to participate in the study are equally divided into two different groups. In both groups Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) is inserted in the cervi
Sponsors
National Maternity Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies 2. Aged 18 to 40 years 3. The fetus is in cephalic presentation 4. Low risk pregnancies going for induction of labour for postdates pregnancies as per protocol in National Maternity Hospital
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any pre-existing medical condition or medical condition of pregnancy 2. Pathological CTG prior to induction 3. Oligohydramnios or any other abnormal findings on post-dates scan 4. Maternal age 40 years old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction with Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon is measured using Patient Experience Questionnaire post induction process | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Efficiency of Cook’s CRB for induction of labour is assessed by possibility to perform artificial rupture of membranes post removal of CRB 2. Delivery within 24 hours of receiving induction of labor method is recorded. 3. Cesarean delivery rate is recorded at delivery. 4. Instrumental delivery rate is recorded at delivery. 5. Additional use of prostaglandin (1 or 2 doses) is recorded after reassessment following removal of CRB 6. Additional use of oxytocin for labour induction or augmentation is recorded after reassessment following removal of CRB 7. Maternal infection defined as maternal temperature greater than 38°C, endometritis, chorioamnionitis or antibiotic usage is recorded following placement of CRB 8. Neonatal adverse events (if any) are recorded throughout. | — |
Countries
Ireland
Contacts
Public ContactBranko Denona
Outcome results
None listed