Study of Efficacy of Membrane Sweeping in an Unfavourable Cervix at 38 Weeks and its Outcome in Primi Gravida
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Abstract
To determine the effectiveness of membrane sweeping at term pregnancy for induction of labour. Hence, membrane sweeping seemed to increase normal vaginal delivery outcome, reduced post-dated deliveries significantly when frequently performed with minimal to no complications for both mother and fetus. Membrane sweeping is therefore an efficacious, facile and economical procedure to aid for commencement of labour. In conclusion, membrane sweeping is regarded as a relatively incomplex, secure and cost-effective intervention on an OPD basis that may increase the incidence of normal vaginal deliveries without over-running the expected date of confinement. It also decreases incidence of post-dated deliveries and its complications. Though it is an age old procedure, its advantages outweighs the disadvantages as far as the induction of labour is concerned.