Cervical ripening methods for labor induction
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Methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor.
Induction of labor is common in obstetric practice. According to the most current studies, the rate varies from 9.5 to 33.7 percent of all pregnancies annually. In the absence of a ripe or favorable cervix, a successful vaginal birth is less likely. Therefore, cervical ripening or preparedness for induction should be assessed before a regimen is selected. Assessment is accomplished by calculati...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1519-3829
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292004000200002