Membrane sweeping for labor vs. waiting naturally
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares sweeping the membranes (a gentle procedure to help start labor) against waiting for labor to begin on its own. It aims to see which approach leads to a vaginal birth for first-time mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with your first baby.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are at least 40 weeks pregnant (confirmed by ultrasound).
- You are carrying only one baby.
- Your baby is in a head-down position.
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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