Comparing ways to start labor safely
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to start labor when it hasn't begun naturally. It may help you if your pregnancy is full-term and your cervix isn't ready yet, and your baby is in a good position for a vaginal birth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- You are carrying one baby who is positioned head-down
- Your cervix is not yet ready (Bishop score 6 or less)
- You have had no more than three previous births
- You have not had a C-section or uterine surgery in the past
- You are not in labor, and your water hasn't broken yet
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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