February 11, 2011 (San Francisco, California) — Early amniotomy in first-time mothers undergoing labor induction can reduce labor time by 2 hours, and increases the likelihood that women will deliver ...
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Why Your Practitioner Might Have to Break Your Water During Labor and How It Works
The amniotic sac has been protecting your baby throughout your pregnancy. But when your little one is finally ready to make an appearance into the world, the bag of waters' time has come to an end.
A Cochrane Review concluded that amniotomy, also known as breaking the waters, should not be used routinely as part of standard labour management and care. It found that it doesn't affect the woman's ...
Women at low risk of complications are not offered amniotomy or oxytocin if labour is progressing with no complications or concerns. For women at low risk of complications, amniotomy and oxytocin do ...
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