Characteristics of the 36 mothers enrolled in the study
| Study group (n = 18) | Control group (n = 18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are median (interquartile range), n (%), or n. The study group received 2 mg intravaginal prostaglandin gel and the control group received an equal volume of K-Y jelly as placebo. | ||
| PCS, Previous caesarean section. | ||
| Age (years) | 25 (22–30) | 29 (22.5–31.5) |
| Blood loss (×100 ml) | 6.5 (4–11) | 7 (6–10.5) |
| Bishop score | 3 (3–4) | 3 (3–6.5) |
| Number of children | 1 (0–2) | 1 (1–2) |
| PCS | 9 (50%) | 10 (59%) |
| Gestation (days) | 271 (269–274) | 271 (270.5–273.5) |
| Epidural anaesthesia | 18 | 16 |
| General anaesthesia | 0 | 1 |
| Opiate induction | 0 | 0 |
| Antenatal glucocorticoids | 0 | 0 |
| Cervical dilation (cm) | 1.5 (1–3) | 2 (1–2) |
| Time to delivery after gel (minutes) | 107 (70–122.75) | 103 (79–120) |