Study of Efficacy of Membrane Sweeping in an Unfavourable Cervix at 38 Weeks and its Outcome in Primi Gravida

Abstract

To determine the effectiveness of membrane sweeping at term pregnancy for induction of labour. Hence, membrane sweeping seemed to increase normal vaginal delivery outcome, reduced post-dated deliveries significantly when frequently performed with minimal to no complications for both mother and fetus. Membrane sweeping is therefore an efficacious,  facile and economical procedure to aid for commencement of labour. In conclusion, membrane sweeping is regarded as a relatively incomplex, secure and cost-effective intervention on an   OPD   basis   that   may   increase  the   incidence  of normal vaginal  deliveries  without  over-running  the  expected  date of  confinement. It also decreases incidence of post-dated  deliveries and its complications. Though it is an age old procedure, its advantages outweighs the  disadvantages as  far  as the induction of labour is concerned.