Induction of labour in nulliparous women with an unfavourable cervix: a randomised controlled trial comparing double and single balloon catheters and PGE<sub>2</sub> gel

2009187 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Craig E. Pennell · University of Western Australia

JJ Henderson · University of Western Australia

MJ O’Neill · King Edward Memorial Hospital

Spencer McCleery · King Edward Memorial Hospital

DA Doherty · University of Western Australia

Jan E. Dickinson · University of Western Australia

Abstract

Labour induction in nullipara with unfavourable cervices results in high caesarean delivery rates. Although all methods in this study had similar efficacy, the single balloon catheter offers the best combination of safety and patient comfort.

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Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal and fetal healthcare Reproductive Health and Contraception

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Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 116, Issue 11, pp. 1443-1452

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02279.x

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Induction of labour in nulliparous women with an unfavourable cervix: a randomised controlled trial comparing double and single balloon catheters and PGE<sub>2</sub> gel

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