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Augmentation And Induction Of Labor
What is labor augmentation?
Process of increasing the frequency and/or strength of ctx to bring a
faster labor or faster birth
What are the three methods of labor augmentation?
nipple stimulation
AROM
oxytocin
Nipple stim
release of oxytocin via breast stim (resembling breastfe...
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Augmentation and induction of labor
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
What is labor augmentation?
Process of increasing the frequency and/or strength of ctx to bring a
faster labor or faster birth
What are the three methods of labor augmentation?
nipple stimulation
AROM
oxytocin
Nipple stim
release of oxytocin via breast stim (resembling breastfeeding)
pros: "natural oxytocin" , some self control
What are some cons about nipple stim?
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unpredictable, reports of tetanic ctx unrelieved by usual intrauterine
resuscitation methods except terbutaline
no good evidence-based studies
pg person may not be comfortable
AROM mechanism
releases prostaglandins
fetal presenting part puts pressure on cervix
can advance fetal stations
Benefits of AROM
augment labor
know if meconium is present- can transfer from home/ prepare for pedes etc
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Risks of AROM
cord prolapse
engages presenting part in malposition
increased risk of variables d/t loss of amniotic cushion
increased risk of infection
1987 Cohen & Colleagues looked at whether aggressive management lowered CS - what did
they find?
Agressive management did not seem to have any affect on c/s rate nor
did it shorten labor
2013 Cochrane review of high dose vs low dose oxytocin found that.....
No significant differences in APGAR or umbilical pH
High dose reduced CS and increased vaginal birth
Oxytocin use for augmentation protocols
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