Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Delayed amniotomy
Sponsors
Jude Egwim
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primiparas/ Multiparous women(parity =1) Singleton pregnancy Cephalic presentation Gestational age =37 completed weeks, to 41 completed weeks and 3 days, confirmed by an early ultrasound scan Unfavorable cervix(cervical inducibility score <6) at admission Intact membranes at the time of cervical ripening Normal cardiotocography Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous caesarean section or uterine surgery Nulliparity Multiple pregnancy Non-cephalic presentation Placenta previa or unexplained antepartum hemorrhage Evidence of chorioamnionitis at admission Severe fetal growth restriction with abnormal doppler findings Contraindications to vaginal delivery or oxytocin use Known hypersensitivity to latex
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the induction-to-delivery interval between parous women induced with early versus delayed amniotomy after Foley catheter ripening and immediate oxytocin infusion within the study period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours of induction among parous women who undergo early versus delayed amniotomy after Foley catheter ripening and immediate oxytocin infusion. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactJude Egwim
Senior Registrar
Outcome results
None listed