Table 2 Characteristics and outcomes after induction of labour (N = 100)
Characteristic | Nulliparous women n = 71 (71%) | Parous women n = 29 (29%) |
|---|---|---|
Mode of delivery | ||
- Spontaneous vaginal | 47 (66.2) | 26 (89.7) |
- Instrumental | 7 (9.9) | None |
- Caesarean | 17 (23.9) | 3 (10.3) |
Oxytocin augmentation, n (%) | 53 (74.6) | 8 (27.6) |
Uterine hyperstimulationa | 11 (15.5) | None |
Induction to delivery interval in hours: mean (SD) | 40.8 (27.8) | 17.4 (21.2)* |
Birthweight: mean (SD) | 3.1(0.6) | 3.0 (0.3) |
SCBU admission, n (%) | 3 (4.2) | 2 (6.9) |
Need for a second tablet of Dinoprostone 3 mg, n (%) | 36 (50.7) | 4 (13.8) |