Sonography only, few internal examinations (SOFIE): Birth progress in normal deliveries followed with intrapartum ultrasound
ITU has beneficial effects on normal childbirth. It could improve the accurate assessment of labor progress. It is non-invasive and is likely to prevent infectious morbidity. This novel approach is currently being studied under the protocol outlined above, including assessment of pain perception and intimacy of examination.
Authors
- Wolfgang Henrich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0759-832X)
- B. Tutschek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8442-3865)
- Mohamed Okasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7011-4657)
- Larry Hinkson
Institutions
- Cal Poly Humboldt (US)
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114714
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06