Using evidence-based medicine to achieve successful induction of labor: Research Article

Salvatore Felis

doi:10.58372/2835-6276.1074

Authors

Salvatore Felis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58372/2835-6276.1074

Keywords:

Gynecology , medicine to achieve , induction of labor

Abstract

Induction of labour is a two-step process involving cervical ripening and the initiation of uterine contractions, with the goal of achieving vaginal birth. To optimize the chance of a safe and timely vaginal birth, the process of induction of labour should be evidence based and individualized to the given person and situation. In this study, we lay out a framework for how this should be done, emphasizing on careful clinical assessment and planning, flexibility in the strategy of induction, patience during the ripening andmlatent phases of labour, and thoughtful consideration regarding changing the strategy if active labour is not initially achieved. The goal of this review is to present the current evidence on this topic in the form of a user-friendly protocol that can be easily adapted to institutional practice.

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