nonreassuring fetal condition Suspected fetal distress
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Maternal factors: - Age > 18 years - In term labor (37+0 - 41+6 weeks) - Intention for vaginal delivery - Ability to understand the Dutch or English language - Informed consent obtained;Fetal factors: - Singleton fetus - Fetus in head position - Suboptimal or abnormal CTG
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Maternal factors: - Age 41+6 weeks) - Planned caesarean section;Fetal factors: - Multiple foetuses - Suspected intrauterine infection - Congenital malformations - Breech position
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is fetal heart rate pattern (frequency, depth and duration of decelerations). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are umbilical cord (arterial and venous) pH, base excess, lactate, pO2 and pCO2, Apgar-score, mode of delivery, neonatal intensive care unit admission, markers for free oxygen radical production in umbilical cord blood and fetal ECG. Experience of participants with participating in this study. | — |
Countries
Netherlands