Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities
Conditions
Brief summary
this is a andomized controlled trial the evaluates the effect of enhanced mobility, controlled via electronic pedometers, during induction of labor by extra amniotic balloon on time to delivery.
Interventions
feedback by electronic pedometers regarding patient mobility while undergoing labor induction
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women * low risk pregnancies * singlelton * vertex position * undergoing labor induction with extra amniotic catheter * no contraindication for enhanced mobility
Exclusion criteria
* medical recommendation for limited mobility * status post cesarean delivery * twin pregnancy * premature rupture of membranes * severe preeclampsia * maternal comorbidity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| time to delivery | labor ( catheter placement till delivery completion) | time from extra amniotic catheter placement till delivery |