Effectiveness of Serial Membrane Sweeping and Stretching at Term for the Induction of Labour
Serial sweeping and stretching of membranes significantly reduced the need for formal induction and promoted earlier onset of labour, particularly in multigravida patients. The procedure is effective and safe in low-risk term pregnancies.
Authors
- Bindu Bajaj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7201-2858)
- Sheeba Marwah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3223-9396)
- Abhigya Malik
- Geyum Ete
- Archana B.S.
- Asmita Saran
- Nidhi Verma
Institutions
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101898
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- National Institute for Materials Science