OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the benefits and harms of discontinuation of oxytocin after the
active phase of labor is reached. DATA SOURCES: Electronic databases (ie, MEDLINE …

Background In most Western countries, obstetricians and midwives induce labour in about
25% of pregnant women. Oxytocin is an effective drug for this purpose, but associated with …

Objective To investigate whether discontinuation of oxytocin infusion increases the duration
of the active phase of labour and reduces maternal and neonatal complications. Design …

Background Oxytocin is the most widely used drug in the induction of labor, but it could have
potential adverse effects that derive from uterine hyperstimulation. Aim To determine the …

Despite the widespread usage of oxytocin, there is still no consensus on its mode of
administration. The scope of the present meta-analysis was to assess the effect of oxytocin …

Introduction: The spontaneous onset of labor and delivery are influenced by several factors.
However, labor sometimes does not start on the due date. This would result in increased …

Objective: To assess whether intermittent usage of oxytocin infusion increases the duration
of the active phase of labor and reduces maternal and neonatal complications or not …

Objective To systematically assess the effect of discontinued vs continued oxytocin after
active stage of labour is established. Methods Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library …

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relation between C-reactive protein (CRP),
interleukin (IL) 6 and 8 with the response to tocolytic therapy. Materials and Methods: A total …

Objective Although fetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with an increased risk of
cesarean delivery during induced labor, there is limited evidence to guide labor …