Prediction of Successful Labor Induction in Multiparas Women
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 71, Issue 6
Abstract
<span>Background: </span><span>Induction of labor (IOL) is the intervention used to artificially initiate uterine contractions leading to progressive dilatation and effacement of the cervix to accomplish delivery prior to the onset of spontaneous labor. </span><span>Aim</span><span>: to assess predictors of successful labor induction in multiparous women. </span><span>Method</span><span>: This was a prospective cross sectional study. The study population was a consecutive series of participants attending Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital. Pre-induction assessment was done using Bishop scoring system on 57 participants. </span><span>Result: </span><span>in out of 57 women underwent induction of labor 51 women had successful labor induction (88.3%) and 6 cases had failed (11.7%) labor induction. </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>Main predictors of successful labor induction were BMI, gestational weight gain and </span><span>Bishop score ≥</span><span>6. </span>
Authors and Affiliations
Eman Helal
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