Research Article, J Womens Health Issues Care Vol: 3 Issue: 4
Prostaglandins for Elective Induction of Labour in Term Nulliparous Asian Women with Unfavourable Cervix
| Puliyath Geetha* | |
| Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, 695028 Kerala, India | |
| Corresponding author : Puliyath Geetha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, 695028 Kerala, India E-mail: pgeetha98@yahoo.co.in |
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| Received: April 14, 2014 Accepted: July 25, 2014 Published: July 29, 2014 | |
| Citation: Puliyath Geetha (2014) Prostaglandins for Elective Induction of Labour in Term Nulliparous Asian Women with Unfavourable Cervix. J Womens Health, Issues Care 3:4. doi:10.4172/2325-9795.1000153 |
Abstract
Prostaglandins for Elective Induction of Labour in Term Nulliparous Asian Women with Unfavourable Cervix
The aim of elective induction of labour is to reduce maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. Studies have showed that if pregnancy is continued beyond 41 weeks, there is an increased maternal and foetal complication. However labour induction in women with unfavourable cervix especially if nulliparous, often may lead to prolonged labour and failed induction and high risk of caesarean delivery.
