Can a membrane sweep cause prodromal labor?
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Open access•Journal Article | Membrane sweeping increases the incidence of spontaneous labor, especially in the subsequent seven days, and results in fewer pregnancies extending beyond 41 weeks. |
| These findings suggest that there is a considerable potential for rapid increases in prostaglandin production during late pregnancy and provide a possible explanation for the fact that amniotomy and vaginal examination with membrane sweep often initiate labour. | |
10 Citations | Membrane sweeping, has beneficial effects on labor and delivery, which is limited to nulliparas with unfavorable cervix requiring PGE2 or Oxytocin alone. |
| Objective Membrane sweeping has been shown to potentially reduce the need for formal induction of labor. | |
47 Citations | Membrane sweeping at initiation of labor induction increased the spontaneous vaginal delivery rate, reduced oxytocic drug use, shortened induction to delivery interval, and improved patient satisfaction. |
Open access•Journal Article 10 Citations | In conclusion, membrane stripping is a safe and effective method for induction of labor in uncomplicated term pregnancy. |
| A review of the literature reveals that amniotic membrane sweeping is a safe, effective, and inexpensive method of labor induction. | |
| Our study results indicate that artificial rupture of membrane in active phase of labor in primigravida is associated with significant reduction in duration of labor which reduces fetomaternal morbidity and mortality. | |
| Membrane sweeping in patients planning a trial of labor after cesarean was not found to be effective in promoting the onset of labor. | |
28 Citations | Serial membrane sweeping at term in women who planned VBAC has no significant effect on the onset of labor, pregnancy duration, induction of labor, or repeat cesarean delivery. |
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