OBJECTIVE To test the effectiveness and safety of low-dose vaginal misoprostol for induction of labor with a live fetus. METHODS Labor was induced in 666 pregnant women with a live fetus in the cephalic position, who had no medical complications and no history of uterine surgery. One-fourth of a 200-micrograms tablet of misoprostol (50 micrograms) was placed in the posterior vaginal fornix ev...

Uterine response to electroacupuncture stimulation of specific sites of the extremities is demonstrated in 60 pregnant women--48 cases for labor induction and 12 cases for inhibition of premature labor. In the 34 term, post-term, and 7 intrauterine fetal death cases, induction of labor was attempted; in 32 cases delivery was achieved, resulting in a success rate of 78%. In 7 cases of midterm ab...

Induction of labor is opted for benefits expeditious delivery to outweigh the risks continuing pregnancy. Aims and Objectives: To study indications methods induction & correlate Feto-Maternal outcome. Materials Methods: The present was conducted on 150 pregnant women. It a prospective observational study, from April 2021 September 2021. Patient details with Indication, examination, pre-indu...

We would like to thank Schroll and Krebs for their comments on our manuscript.1 Delivery mode in breech-presenting fetuses will continue be discussed. An expert group from the Norwegian Center of Medical Method Evaluation reviewed literature 2003 concluded that vaginal delivery could advised provided there is a qualified selection, careful birth monitoring presence personnel.2 presented results...