Pregnancy and Childbirth Maternal health - Induction of labor
Conditions
Interventions
Sequential use of cervical Foley catheter and Oxytocin
Simultaneous use of Cervical Foley catheter and Oxytocin
Sponsors
Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Nulliparous women 28 weeks¿ gestational age; with a live, non-anomalous singleton fetus in vertex presentation; with an initial cervical dilation <3 cm; who were admitted for induction of labor for indications determined by their primary provider; and in whom cervical ripening with Foley balloon was planned are eligible for enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with prior uterine surgery, unexplained vaginal bleeding, any history of latex allergy or any contraindication to vaginal delivery will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Induction to delivery time | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cesarean delivery rate, rates of chorioamnionitis, estimated blood loss, rates of postpartum hemorrhage and a composite neonatal outcome | — |
Countries
Ethiopia
Contacts
Public ContactBalikachew Nigatu
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Outcome results
None listed