International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 1999
Clinical TrialInduction of labor with vaginal prostaglandin-E2 in grand multiparous women with one previous cesarean section.
To review the outcome of induction of labor with vaginal prostaglandin-E2 in grand multiparous women with one previous cesarean section. ⋯ Our limited study suggests that induction of labor with vaginal prostaglandin-E2 in selected grand multiparous women with one previous cesarean section may be a reasonable option. However, further studies are needed to document its safety.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · May 1999
Epidural analgesia for labor pain is not associated with a decreased frequency of uterine activity.
To evaluate the effect of epidural and pethidine analgesia on the frequency of uterine contractions during the first stage of labor. ⋯ Properly and timely administered epidural analgesia during the first stage of labor has no effect on frequency of uterine activity.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 1999
Does the station of the fetal head during epidural analgesia affect labor and delivery?
To assess whether the station of the fetal head when lumbar epidural analgesia is administered influences the duration or the mode of delivery in low-risk laboring women. ⋯ The station of the fetal head while initiating epidural analgesia does not influence the duration of labor or the mode of delivery. Therefore, there is no justification to delay epidural analgesia in labor until the presenting fetal part is engaged.