Background The oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) is regulated, in part, by DNA methylation.
This mechanism has implications for uterine contractility during labor and for prevention or …

Medically-indicated deliveries are common in twin pregnancies given the increased risk of
various obstetric complications in twin compared to singleton pregnancies, mainly …

Background The occurrence of failed induction led to higher rates of health problems and
death among mothers, mainly as a result of complications related to cesarean delivery, such …

Objective To compare effectiveness and safety of oral misoprostol (50 μg every four hours as
needed), low dose vaginal misoprostol (25 to 50 μg every six hours as needed), and our …

Background There is high-quality evidence supporting induction of labour (IOL) for a number
of maternal and fetal indications. However, one fifth of inductions fail to result in vaginal …

Background Satisfaction of pregnancy and childbirth is an important quality measure of
maternity care. Satisfaction questionnaires generally result in high scores. However, it has …

Background Induction of labor (IOL) is an essential intervention to reduce adverse maternal
and neonatal outcomes. It is also improved pregnancy outcomes, especially in resource …

Background Pregnant women with obesity are more likely to experience cesarean birth
compared to women without obesity. Yet, little is known about the underlying mechanisms …

Background: Failed induction of labor continues to be a public health challenge throughout
the world. This failed induction of labor is associated with a higher rate of maternal and fetal …

Background Induction of labor is one of the most used obstetric procedures in the world. It is
performed in around 20% of all pregnancies. Failed induction of labor, on the other hand …