Induction of labour

21st September 2020

Why might you be offered induction of labour?

Cochrane – Induction of labour for big babies
Evidence based Birth: Inducing for Due Dates
NICE: Why you might be offered induction
Cochrane: Induction of labour at or near term for suspected fetal macrosomia
NCT – Overdue baby: induced labour pros and cons

Induction Process

NHS Induction of labour

Sweeps

Stockport Birth Services – Sweeps
NICE – membrane sweep
Tommy’s – what is a membrane sweep?
NICE evidence – membrane sweeping
Cochrane – Membrane sweeping for induction of labour

Supporting cervical dilation

Cochrane: Vaginal prostaglandin for induction of labour at term

Artificial rupture of membranes

ARM or Amniotomy 

WHO recommendation on the use of amniotomy and oxytocin for treatment of confirmed delay in labour
Cochrane – Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour
RCM – Evidence based guidelines, rupturing membranes