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Original Article

Membrane sweeping to induce labor in low-risk patients at term pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial

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Pages 681-687 | Received 14 Mar 2009, Accepted 24 Sep 2009, Published online: 09 Nov 2009

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J. O. Salau, T. G. Onile, A. O. Musa, E. H. Gbejegbe, A. A. Adewole, G. O. Olorunfemi & A. M. Olumodeji. (2022) Effectiveness and safety of membrane sweeping in the prevention of post-term pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 42:7, pages 3026-3032.
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Bavita Jeer, Emily Haberfeld, Asma Khalil, Shakila Thangaratinam & John Allotey. (2023) Perinatal and maternal outcomes according to timing of induction of labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 288, pages 175-182.
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Rawan A. Obeidat, Mahmoud Almaaitah, Abeer Ben-Sadon, Dina Istaiti, Hasan Rawashdeh, Shereen Hamadneh, Hanan Hammouri & Adel Bataineh. (2021) Clinical predictive factors for vaginal delivery following induction of labour among pregnant women in Jordan. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 21:1.
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Nnabuike Chibuoke Ngene & Jagidesa Moodley. (2021) Induction of labour in low-resource settings. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology 77, pages 90-109.
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Ricardo Castellon, Suk (Steve) Ko, Hilary Baruch, Renessa Gerhardt & Yara Gonzales. (2020) Does membrane sweeping from 38 weeks through 40 6/7 weeks decrease the likelihood of delivery at or beyond 41 weeks?. Evidence-Based Practice 23:7, pages 35-36.
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Julie Roberts, Kerry Evans, Helen Spiby, Catrin Evans, Phoebe Pallotti & Jeanette Eldridge. (2020) Women's information needs, decision-making and experiences of membrane sweeping to promote spontaneous labour. Midwifery 83, pages 102626.
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Elaine M Finucane, Deirdre J Murphy, Linda M Biesty, Gillian ML Gyte, Amanda M Cotter, Ethel M Ryan, Michel Boulvain & Declan Devane. (2020) Membrane sweeping for induction of labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
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MG Nyamzi, DA Isah, RA Offiong & AY Isah. (2019) Effectiveness of sweeping of membranes in reducing the incidence of elective induction of labor for postdate pregnancies. Archives of Medicine and Surgery 4:1, pages 15.
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Charlene Eliza Thornton, Hannah Grace Dahlen & Annemarie Hennessy. (2018) Does induction of labour in nulliparous hypertensive women result in vaginal birth? – A descriptive study utilising birth registry data. Pregnancy Hypertension 12, pages 16-22.
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Zarko Alfirevic, Edna Keeney, Therese Dowswell, Nicky J Welton, Nancy Medley, Sofia Dias, Leanne V Jones, Gillian Gyte & Deborah M Caldwell. (2016) Which method is best for the induction of labour? A systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. Health Technology Assessment 20:65, pages 1-584.
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Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Samuel Nnamdi Obi, Eric Sunday Iferikigwe, Cyril Chukwudi Dim & Frank Okechukwu Ezugwu. (2013) Membrane stripping to prevent post-term pregnancy in Enugu, Nigeria: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 289:1, pages 29-34.
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Annick Bogaerts, Ingrid Witters, Bea R.H. Van den Bergh, Goele Jans & Roland Devlieger. (2013) Obesity in pregnancy: Altered onset and progression of labour. Midwifery 29:12, pages 1303-1313.
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Ellen L Mozurkewich, Julie L Chilimigras, Deborah R Berman, Uma C Perni, Vivian C Romero, Valerie J King & Kristie L Keeton. (2011) Methods of induction of labour: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 11:1.
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