maternal and perinatal outcomes following induction of labour at 40weeks versus 41weeks gestation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Consenting pregnant women = 18years to 45years of age Singleton pregnancy with cephalic presenting fetus Pregnancy at 40weeks + 0day to 40weeks + 6days gestation (group A) and 41weeks + 0day to 41weeks + 6days gestation (group B).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous caesarean section or other uterine surgeries Contraindications to vaginal delivery ( placenta previa, contracted pelvis) Oligohydramnios ( AFI = 5.0cm or single deepest vertical pocket = 2cm ) Diagnosed congenital fetal anomaly. Grand multiparous women Unbooked women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measures will be induction of labour to delivery interval, mode of delivery, and incidence of failed induction of labour. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures will be need for NICU admission and maternal satisfaction. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology