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Clinical Trial
. 1995 Feb;58(2):119-25.
doi: 10.1016/0028-2243(94)01963-0.

Induction of labour at term in primigravidae with low Bishop's score: a comparison of three methods

A A Orhue  1
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Clinical Trial

Induction of labour at term in primigravidae with low Bishop's score: a comparison of three methods

A A Orhue. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1995 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To determine which of three methods of induction of labour at term in primigravidae with a low Bishop's score is effective and safe.

Design: Random allocation to Prostin E2 and amniotomy later (Group A); low amniotomy and oxytocin titration (Group B); and intra-cervical Foley balloon overnight followed next morning by low amniotomy and oxytocin titration (Group C).

Subjects and setting: Primigravidae (n = 90) in the University Hospitals, Benin City, Nigeria.

Main outcome measure: (i) Time taken to achieve 3 uterine contractions in 10 min; (ii) induction-delivery interval.

Results: The mean time interval between intervention and regular uterine contractions was shortest in Group C (A vs. C, P < 0.02; A vs. B, P < 0.02). The mean induction-delivery interval was shortest in Group C (11.1 h) followed by Group B (13.9 h) and Group C (17.9 h) P < 0.05-0.001.

Conclusion: The induction-delivery interval was shortest when using a Foley catheter for cervical ripening followed by amniotomy and oxytocin titration.

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