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Study aim
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Comparison of mechanical and drug methods in preparing cervix
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Design
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In two parallel groups using Foley catheter and Prostaglandin
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Settings and conduct
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A randomized clinical trial is conducted on pregnant women referred to Besat Hospital in Sanandaj, who have an indication of the termination of pregnancy for any reason (due to delivery, post date pregnancy)
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Women referring to the delivery block of Besat Hospital indicating the induction of labor.
Inclusion criteria: Gestational age equal to or greater than 37 weeks; by ultrasonography of the first-trimester And last menstrual period, inappropriate cervix and Bishop score of 1 equal to or less than 4, single pregnancy, vortex display, intact chorionic membrane and satisfaction to participate in the research. Patients are also adjusting in gravid distribution.
Patients with previous history of cesarean or previous surgery on the uterus, vaginal bleeding, or Placenta previa, or the possibility of early detachment of the placenta, regular uterine contractions and possible susceptibility to contraindications for use of prostaglandins, as well as Intrauterine growth restriction and severe preeclampsia, or problems in controlling fetal heart sounds, fetal distress, are excluded.
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Intervention groups
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Two groups which using prostaglandin and mechanical methods of Foley catheter
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Main outcome variables
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Tachysystole, umblical cord prolapse, Meconium stain, Uterine atony, Neonate Apgar score, Bishob score, Labor speed, Induced safety, Induction failure