Early induction vs waiting for labor after water breaks
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares inducing labor soon after your water breaks to waiting and seeing if labor starts on its own. It aims to find the safest approach for you and your baby.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant (full term)
- Your water has broken before labor started
- You do not have an infection, placental problems, preeclampsia, or known fetal abnormalities
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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