Labor Induction: A Review of Current Methods

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 215-225

  Ramirez, Mildred M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

Author keywords

Induction of labor; Neonatal; Oxytocin; Prostaglandin

Indexed keywords

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE; MISOPROSTOL; OXYTOCIN; PLACEBO; PROSTAGLANDIN; PROSTAGLANDIN E2;

BALLOON CATHETER; CESAREAN SECTION; DISEASE ASSOCIATION; DRUG CONTRAINDICATION; DRUG DOSE COMPARISON; DRUG DOSE INCREASE; DRUG MEGADOSE; FEVER; HEADACHE; HEART PALPITATION; HIGH RISK PATIENT; HUMAN; HYPOTENSION; HYSTERECTOMY; LABOR COMPLICATION; LABOR INDUCTION; LOW DRUG DOSE; MEMBRANE RUPTURE; NEWBORN MORBIDITY; NEWBORN MORTALITY; PEPTIC ULCER; POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; TACHYCARDIA; UTERINE CERVIX RIPENING; UTERUS RUPTURE; VAGINA BLEEDING;

ADULT; FEMALE; HUMANS; LABOR, INDUCED; PREGNANCY; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 79955946012     PISSN: 08898545     EISSN: 15580474     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2011.02.012     Document Type: Review

References (50)

1. Radford Thomas observations on the caesarean section and on other obstetrics complications 1865, Bradley's Library Oxford, Manchester.
2. Martin J.A., Hamilton B.E., Sutton P.D., et al. Birth final data for 2006. Natl Vital Stat Rep 2009, 57:1-102.
3. Zhang J., Yancey M.K., Henderson C.E. U.S. national trends in labor induction, 1989-1998. J Reprod Med 2002, 47(2):120-124.
4. Donovan E.F., Lannon C., Bailit J., et al. A statewide initiative to reduce inappropriate scheduled birth at 36 (0/7)-38 6/7 weeks' gestation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010, 202(3):243. Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative Writing Committee.
5. Smith R. Parturition. N Engl J Med 2007, 356:271-283.
6. Bishop E.H. Pelvic scoring for elective inductions. Obstet Gynecol 1964, 24:266-268.
7. Caughey A.B., Sundaram V., Kaimai A.J., et al. Maternal and neonatal outcomes of elective induction of labor. Evidence report/technology assessment No. 176 2009, AHRQ Publication No. 09-E005, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville (MD).
8. ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins - Obstetrics ACOG practice bulletin No. 107: induction of labor. Obstet Gynecol 2009, 114(2 Pt 1):386-397.
9. Bailit J.L., Gregory K.D., Reddy U.M., et al. Maternal and neonatal outcomes by labor onset type and gestational age. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010, 202:245.e1-245.e12.
10. Caughey A.B., Nicholson J.M., Cheng Y.W., et al. Induction of labor and cesarean delivery by gestational age. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006, 195:700-705.
11. Osmundson S.S., Ou-Yang R.J., Grobman W.A. Elective induction compared with expectant management in nulliparous women with a favorable cervix. Obstet Gynecol 2010, 116(3):601-605.
12. Osmunson S.S., Janakiraman V., Ecker J., et al. Comparing the second stage in induced and spontaneous labor. Obstet Gynecol 2010, 116(3):606-611.
13. Al-Zirqi L., Vangen S., Forsen L., et al. Effects of onset of labor and mode of delivery on severe postpartum hemorrhage. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009, 201:273.e1-273.e9.
14. Shetty A., Burt R., Templeton A. Women's perceptions, expectations and satisfaction with induced labor-a questionnaire-based study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2005, 123(1):56-61.
15. Rayburn W.F. Minimizing the risks from elective induction of labor. J Reprod Med 2007, 52(8):671-676.
16. Fisch J.M., English D., Pedaline S., et al. Labor induction process improvement: a patient quality-of-care initiative. Obstet Gynecol 2009, 113:797-803.
17. Oshiro B.T., Henry E., Wilson J., et al. Decreasing elective deliveries before 39 weeks of gestation in an integrated health care system. Obstet Gynecol 2009, 113:804-811.
18. Boulvain M., Kelly A., Lohse C., et al. Mechanical methods for induction of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001, 4. CD001233.
19. Heinemann J., Gillen G., Sanchez-Ramos L., et al. Do mechanical methods of cervical ripening increase infectious morbidity? A systematic review. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008, 199:177-187.
20. Krammer J., Williams M.C., Sawai S.K., et al. Pre-induction cervical ripening: a randomized comparison of two methods. Obstet Gynecol 1995, 85:614-618.
21. Embrey M.P., Mollison B.G. The unfavourable cervix and induction of labour using a cervical balloon. J Obstet Gynaecol Br Commonw 1967, 74:44-48.
22. Gelber S., Sciscione A. Mechanical methods of cervical ripening and labor induction. Clin Obstet Gynecol 2006, 49:642-657.
23. Levy R., Kanengiser B., Furman B., et al. A randomized trial comparing a 30-mL and an 80-mL Foley catheter balloon for preinduction cervical ripening. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004, 191:1632-1636.
24. Kashanian M., Nazemi M., Malakzadegan A. Comparison of 30-mL and 80-mL Foley catheter balloons and oxytocin for preinduction cervical ripening. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009, 105:174-175.
25. Delaney S., Shaffer B.L., Cheng Y.W., et al. Labor induction with a Foley balloon inflated to 30 mL compared with 60 ml: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2010, 115(6):1239-1245.
26. Pettker C.M., Pocock S.B., Smock D.P., et al. Transcevical Foley catheter with and without oxytocin for cervical ripening: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2008, 111(6):1320-1326.
27. Vaknin Z., Kurzweil Y., Sherman D. Foley catheter balloon vs locally applied prostaglandins for cervical ripening and labor induction: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010, 203(5):418-429.
28. Chua S., Arulkumaran S., Vanaja K., et al. Preinduction cervical ripening: prostaglandin E2 gel vs hygroscopic mechanical dilator. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 1997, 23:171-177.
29. Sherman D.J., Frenkel E., Tovbin J., et al. Ripening of the unfavorable cervix with extraamniotic catheter balloon: clinical experience and review. Obstet Gynecol Surv 1996, 51:621-627.
30. Karjane N.W., Brock E.L., Walsh S.W. Induction of labor using a Foley balloon, with and without extra-amniotic saline infusion. Obstet Gynecol 2006, 107(2):234-239.
31. Guinn D.A., Davies J.K., Jones R.O., et al. Labor induction in women with an unfavorable Bishop score: randomize controlled trial of intrauterine Foley catheter with concurrent oxytocin infusion versus Foley catheter with extra-amniotic saline infusion with concurrent oxytocin infusion. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004, 191:225-229.
32. Lin M.G., Reid K.J., Treaster M.R., et al. Transcervical Foley catheter with and without extra amniotic saline infusion for labor induction: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2007, 110(3):558-565.
33. Maslovitz S., Lessing J.B., Many A. Complications of trans-cervical Foley catheter for labor induction among 1,083 women. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010, 281(3):473-477.
34. Witter F.R., Rocco L.E., Johnson T.R. A randomized trial of prostaglandin E2 in a controlled-release vaginal pessary for cervical ripening at term. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1992, 166:830-834.
35. Hughes E.G., Kelly A.J., Kavanagh J. Dinoprostone vaginal insert for cervical ripening and labor induction: a meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol 2001, 97:847-855.
36. Kelly A.J., Malik S., Smith L., et al. Vaginal prostaglandin (PGE2 and PGF2a) for induction of labour at term. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003, (4). CD003101.
37. Pevzner L., Rayburn W.F., Rumney P., et al. Factors predicting successful labor induction with dinoprostone and misoprostol vaginal inserts. Obstet Gynecol 2009, 114(2 Pt 1):261-267.
38. FDA. Available at: Accessed February 28, 2011. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm111315.htm.
39. Tang O.S., Schweer H., Seyberth H.W., et al. Pharmacokinetics of different routes of administration of misoprostol. Hum Reprod 2002, 17(2):332-336.
40. Hofmeyr G.J., Gülmezoglu G.J. Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003, 1. CD000941.
41. Toppozada M.K., Anwar M.Y., Hassan H.A., et al. Oral or vaginal misoprostol for induction of labor. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1997, 56:135-139.
42. Satin A.J. High- versus low-dose oxytocin for labor stimulation. Obstet Gynecol 1992, 80:111-116.
43. Merrill D.C., Zlatnik F.J. Randomized, double-masked comparison of oxytocin dosage in induction and augmentation of labor. Obstet Gynecol 1999, 94:455-463.
44. Clark S. Implementation of a conservative checklist-based protocol for oxytocin administration: maternal and newborn outcomes. AJOG 2007, 197(5):480.e1-480.e5.
45. FDA oxytocin labelling. Available at: Accessed February 28, 2011. http://www.jhppharma.com/products/pitocin.html.
46. Chanrachakul B., Herabutya Y., Punyavachira P. Potential efficacy of nitric oxide for cervical ripening in pregnancy at term. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2000, 71:217-219.
47. Ekerhovd E., Bullarbo M., Andersch B., et al. Vaginal administration of the nitric oxide donor isosorbide mononitrate for cervical ripening at term: a randomized controlled study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003, 189(6):1692-1697.
48. Bollapragada S.S., MacKenzie F., Norrie J.D., et al. Randomised placebo-controlled trial of outpatient (at home) cervical ripening with isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) prior to induction of labour-clinical trial with analyses of efficacy and acceptability. The IMOP study. BJOG 2009, 116(9):1185-1195.
49. Collingham J.P., Fuh K.C., Caughey A.B., et al. Oral misoprostol and vaginal isosorbide mononitrate for labor induction: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2010, 116(1):121-126.
50. Wölfler M.M., Facchinetti F., Venturini P., et al. Induction of labor at term using isosorbide mononitrate simultaneously with dinoprostone compared to dinoprostone treatment alone: a randomized, controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006, 195(6):1617-1622.