Bicarbonate drink for slow labour in first-time mothers
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether drinking a bicarbonate solution (a type of buffer) during slow labour can help first-time mothers avoid needing a vacuum or forceps to deliver. If you are in early labour and it is progressing slowly, this treatment might help you have a more natural birth.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old, speak Danish or English, and be having your first baby.
- Your baby must be positioned head-down, and you must be at least 34 weeks pregnant (but less than 42 weeks) when labour starts.
- Your labour must be considered 'prolonged' — meaning your cervix has dilated less than 2 cm over a 4-hour period during active labour.
- You cannot have signs of infection, certain serious medical conditions (like kidney or heart disease), or an allergy to sodium bicarbonate.
- You cannot be taking certain medications (gabapentin, tetracycline, or ketoconazole) or have already taken sodium bicarbonate during this labour.
Quick eligibility check
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