Table 3 Protocol compliance as assessed by proportion of women having investigations and induction of labour (IOL)
Intervention | Control (n = 60) | Intensive (n = 60) | Total (n = 120) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound Scan | 58 (97%) | 60 (100%) | 118 (98%) |
Abnormal EFW, LV or UAD | 5 (8%) | 12 (20%) | 17 (14%) |
hPL | 0 (0%) | 60 (100%) | 60 (50%) |
Abnormal hPL (<0.8 MoM) | - | 18 (30%) | 18 (15%) |
Control (n = 58) | Intensive (n = 60) | Total (n = 118) | |
IOL | 34 (59%)† | 37 (62%) | 71 (60%) |
Indication for IOL | |||
RFM | 15 (26%)† | 30 (50%)‡ | 45 (38%) |
Cholestasis | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) | 2 (2%) |
Hypertension/Preeclampsia | 0 | 1 (2%) | 1 (1%) |
Polyhydramnios | 1 (2%) | 0 | 1 (1%) |
Prolonged pregnancy | 4 (7%) | 2 (3%) | 6 (5%) |
Prolonged rupture of membranes | 10 (17%) | 3 (5%) | 13 (11%) |
Small for gestational age | 2 (3%) | 0 | 2 (2%) |
Suspicious cardiotocograph on subsequent presentation | 1 (2%) | 0 | 1 (1%) |
Gestation at Delivery | 40+1 (37+0–42+1) | 39+6 (36+4–42+0) | 40+0 (36+4–42+1) |
Delivery by CS | 8 (14%)† | 4 (7%) | 12 (10%) |
Instrumental Delivery | 11 (19%)† | 15 (25%) | 26 (22%) |