Effect of Early Amniotomy on Delivery Outcome with/without Cervical Ripening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Although shorter labors are the benefits of Early Amniotomy (EA), it may lead to risks such as non-reassuring fetal testing and cesarean delivery. Also, the effect of cervical ripening to induce labor before amniotomy is unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effect of EA on the delivery outcome with or without cervical ripening.

Predictors of physical activity following gestational diabetes: Application of health action process approach.

Aim: Regular physical activity can reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes. The present study investigated the relationship between the constructs of the health action process approach and regular physical activity in women with a history of gestational diabetes.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study.