Cervical Ripening in The Netherlands: A Survey

  • Huisman C
  • Jozwiak M
  • de Leeuw J
  • et al.
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Objective . We aim to investigate methods and use of cervical ripening in women without and with a prior cesarean delivery in The Netherlands. Methods . In 2010, we conducted a postal survey in all Dutch hospitals with a labor ward. One gynecologist per hospital was addressed and was asked to respond on behalf of the staff. The questionnaire contained 31 questions concerning cervical ripening and induction of labor. We compared this survey to a similar Dutch survey conducted in 2006. Results . Response rate was 78% (70/92 hospitals). In women without a prior cesarean and in need of cervical ripening, all hospitals (100%) applied prostaglandins (either E1 or E2). In women with a prior cesarean, 21.4% of the hospitals performed an elective cesarean section if delivery was indicated (26.0% in 2006). In case of cervical ripening, 72.7% used mechanical methods (49.1% in 2006), 20.0% used prostaglandins (40.4% in 2006), 3.6% used a combination of prostaglandins and mechanical methods, and 3.6% used membrane-sweeping or oxytocin. Conclusions . In 2010, in The Netherlands, prostaglandins and Foley catheters were the preferred methods for cervical ripening in women without and with a prior cesarean, respectively. Use of mechanical methods in women with a prior cesarean has increased rapidly between 2006 and 2010, corresponding with decreasing use of prostaglandins and elective repeat cesarean sections.

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Huisman, C. M. A., Jozwiak, M., de Leeuw, J. W., Mol, B. W., & Bloemenkamp, K. W. M. (2013). Cervical Ripening in The Netherlands: A Survey. Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2013, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/745159

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