Optimal Misoprostol Dosing Among Patients with a BMI Greater Than 30: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Patients with obesity experience an increased duration of labor with increased risk of perinatal morbidity. Compared to parturients without obesity, they also experience fewer uterine contractions after administration of misoprostol. It is unclear whether the same dose of misoprostol should be used for induction of labor in patients with obesity compared to non-obese patients. Therefore, we sought to investigate if a higher dose of misoprostol for patients with obesity is more effective.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Original Research: Obstetrics Source Type: research