Heterogenous use of misoprostol for induction of labour: results of an online survey among midwives in German-speaking countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This online survey looked at the experiences and general perceptions of midwives concerning induction of labour and the specific use of misoprostol.

Methods

We published an online questionnaire with 24 questions in German on midwives' experiences and perceptions of different methods of induction of labour.

Results

The online survey was answered by 412 midwives between February 2016 and February 2017. At least 20% of the 24 questions were answered in 333 questionnaires, which were included in this analysis. Oral misoprostol was the most common induction method for primipara and for women with a previous vaginal birth and an unfavourable cervix. Apart from alternative methods for induction of labour like castor oil and complementary/alternative methods, oral mis

SUBMITTER: Bossung V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8553731 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature