Pre-induction ripening of the cervix with extra-amniotic prostaglandin E2 in gel.
Pre-induction ripening of the unfavorable cervix was attempted in 104 normal term gravidas by means of a single extra-amniotic instillation of a viscous gel containing 0.5 mg prostaglandin E2. The procedure was highly successful and no adverse effect on mother or fetus was observed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D001034:Apgar Score; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000187:drug effects*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology
D005782:Gels; D011458:Prostaglandins E