Failed labor induction in nulliparous women at term: the role of pelvic floor muscle strength

ARAN T., OSMANAĞAOĞLU M. A., KART C., GÜVEN S., Sahin M., Unsal M. A.

INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, cilt.23, sa.8, ss.1105-1110, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00192-012-1754-7
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1105-1110
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Labor, Muscle strength, Pelvic floor, Perineometer, STRESS URINARY-INCONTINENCE, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL, ELECTIVE INDUCTION, UNFAVORABLE CERVIX, DELIVERY, RISK, INNERVATION, CHILDBIRTH, PREGNANCY, PROLAPSE
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The prolongation, protraction or complete cessation of labor is called failed labor. It is one of the leading indications for cesarean delivery. The goal of this study was to measure pelvic floor muscle strength and investigate its effect on labor in nulliparous pregnant women.