Marya Mushtaque, Ayesha Mustafa, Hiba Arshad Shaikh, Sharin Khan, Huma Baloch

Outcome of Induction of Labour in Nulliparous Women

Marya Mushtaque, Ayesha Mustafa, Hiba Arshad Shaikh, Sharin Khan, Huma Baloch



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ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the outcomes following induction of labor in nulliparous women presenting to tertiary care facility.

Study Design: Case Series

Place and Duration: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aga Khan University & Hospital Karachi. Duration was Six months from 15thJanuary 2016 - 15th June 2016.

Methadology: Admitted women was selected, women were induced with PGE2 3mg vaginal tablet, inserted in the posterior vaginal fornix. This was repeated at 4-hour intervals, if contractions are not initiated. Maximum 6 mg was given.  Decision was taken for cesarean section 4 hours post second dose by the consultant having more than 2 years of post-fellowship experience.

Results: 100 women enrolled in this study, mean age of the patients was 26.9±3.9 years. BMI of the patient were 30.4±4.5 kg/m2. Stratification analysis was performed and observed that statistically significant association in MOD in nulliparous women with age and dose of PGE2. MOD of delivery in nulliparous women was not associated with height weight BMI gestational age and baby NICU admission.

Conclusion: Elective induction of labour at term gestation can reduce perinatal mortality and morbidity in Pakistan with increasing the risk of operative delivery.

Keywords: Induction of labour, Nulliparous women, Unfavorable cervix.



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