Women ’s experience of induction of labor using PGE2 as an inpatient versus balloon catheter as an outpatient

In high-income countries the rate of induction of labor (IOL) exceeds 25 % and it is continuing to rise [1 –3]. IOL typically involves cervical priming in an inpatient setting, before an amniotomy and oxytocin infusion. This can lead to a prolonged hospital stay and an increased burden on both women and the healthcare system [4]. Outpatient cervical priming may be a safe and cost-effective alternative [5]. However, little is known about women’s preference and the impact of outpatient cervical priming on their healthcare experience [6,7].

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - April 3, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michael Beckmann, Melissa Acreman, Emily Schmidt, Katharina M.D. Merollini, Yvette Miller Tags: Full length article Source Type: research