Objectives Post-term pregnancy is a condition associated with increased maternal and fetal
complications. Administration of castor oil causes cervical stimulation by increasing the …

Background & aim: Cervical ripening before the onset of labor is an important factor for the
prediction of delivery mode, and is directly associated with vaginal delivery. The search for a …

Objectives The date fruit has been shown to possess several health benefits. This study
aims to determine the effects of date fruit consumption on the onset and progression of …

Background: In recent years, outpatient cervical ripening and induction of labor has been
considered because of reduced costs and increased patient satisfaction. Moreover, due to …

Background: Castor oil is one of the most popular methods for labour induction. The use of
castor oil to induce labor is controversial. The irregular, painful contractions of castor oil …

Abstract Introduction: Today, Cesarean section is the most common obstetric surgery. In the
past 20 years, its rate has been increased from 5% to 20%. Unintended consequences in …

Introduction: In several studies, the effect of evening primrose and castor oil on bishop score
and delivery outcomes have been investigated, but comparing their effects is questionable …

Background: Castor oil is used in some countries to induce labor, but results on its
effectiveness and safety is controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to …

Background and Purpose: The role of castor oil on cervical ripening is poorly understood
and data in examining its efficacy within clinical trial are limited. This study was performed to …

Background: Missed abortion refers to pregnancy products remain dead with age less than
20 weeks in the womb for several weeks. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of …