PROM;
EXPECTANT VS ACTIVE MANAGEMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2013.20.04.1013Keywords:
PROM, prelabour rupture of membranes,, oxytocin in PROM,, induction of labour,, favorable cervix,, Fetal distress,, Cardiotocography.Abstract
INTRODUCTION: PROM is not uncommon in pregnancy. It occurs in 10% of term pregnancies. At term about 75% of
women will go into labour within 24 hours of rupture of membranes. At term there are two options, either wait for spontaneous onset of
labour or immediate induction to establish labour. For induction of labour different kinds of drugs are used according to Bishop score. If
Bishop score is favorable (
