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Amnioinfusion does not affect the length of labor.
C J Macri1, D B Schrimmer, J S Greenspoon
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 11, 1992
Summary
Amnioinfusion does not significantly alter labor duration in patients with accepted indications. This study found no difference in labor length for those receiving amnioinfusion versus the control group.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Amnioinfusion is a procedure used in obstetrics.
- Its effect on labor duration is not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if amnioinfusion prolongs or shortens labor length.
- To analyze labor duration in patients with accepted indications for amnioinfusion.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective post hoc analysis of 437 patients.
- Utilized data from three prospective, randomized, controlled studies.
- Compared labor length between amnioinfusion and control groups.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in overall labor length between amnioinfusion and control groups.
- Labor duration was similar for vaginal deliveries in both groups (9.3 vs. 10.6 hours).
- Labor duration was similar for cesarean deliveries in both groups (11.1 vs. 13.0 hours).
Conclusions:
- Amnioinfusion does not significantly prolong or shorten labor.
- The findings apply to patients with accepted indications for amnioinfusion.
- Labor management may not need adjustment based on amnioinfusion use for duration.