Comparing membrane sweep and cervical massage in preventing the need for formal labour induction in uncomplicated pregnancy at term: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
We recommend routine offer of membrane sweep to reduce the need for formal induction in term uncomplicated pregnancies, but clinicians should be aware of its inherent discomfort to women.
Authors
- T. M. S. S. B. Madugalle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5876-5567)
- I. A. Jayawardane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6568-8035)
- D. M. C. S. Jayasundara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4100-123X)
Institutions
- Teaching Hospital Kandy (LK)
- University of Colombo (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324172
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06