Induction of labour
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be allocated to two groups by block randomization.
Foley induction will be carried out after obtaining blood for C-reactive protein (CRP) level.
The intervention group will have
Sponsors
Professorial Unit, De Soysa Hospital for Women, Colombo 08
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Uncomplicated pregnancy 2. Confirmed dates by early ultra sound scan 3. At 40 weeks and 5 days of gestation, 4. Singleton pregnancy 5. Cephalic presentation and intact membranes and 6. Modified Bishop's Score of 5 or less than 5
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy complicated with grand multiparty, cephalo-pelvic dispropotion, previous Caesarean section or a uterine scar 2. Fetal distress 3. Placenta praevia 4. Antepartum haemorrhage 5. Medical disorders complicating the pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Incidence of spontaneous onset of labour following Foley induction 2.Comparison of pre induction and post induction C-reactive protein level 3.Length of active labour by hours 4.Incidence of Caesarean section 5.Evidence of chorioamnionitis, decidutis, villitis and funisitis 6.APGAR score of babies 7.Incidence of neonatal infection [1.Incidence of spontaneous onset of labour will be calculated and compared at 24 hours following induction 48 hours following induction 72 hours following induction 24 hours following the removal of Foley catheter 2.Before induction and 20 hours following removal of Foley 3.From onset of labour to delivery 4.From induction of labour to delivery 5.From induction of labour to delivery 6.At 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 minutes after delivery 7.Upto 24 hours from delivery] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None [None] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactW.M.R.P.T.B Wickramasinghe
Registrar, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Outcome results
None listed