Methods of induction of labor in women with obesity: A secondary analysis of two multicenter randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity is an increasing public health concern worldwide and can lead to more complications in pregnancy and childbirth. Women with obesity more often require induction of labor for various indications. The aim of this study is to assess which method of induction of labor is safest and most effective in women with obesity.

Material and methods

This is a secondary analysis of two randomized controlled trials about induction of labor. Women with a term singleton pregnancy in cephalic presentation, an unfavorable cervix, intact membranes and without a previous cesarean section were randomly allocated to cervical priming with a Foley catheter or vaginal prostaglandin-E2-gel (PROBAAT-I) or a Foley catheter or oral misoprostol (PROBAAT-II). The inclusion and exclusion

SUBMITTER: Croll DMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867363 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature