Publications by authors named "Maclean Hill"
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness, safety, and acceptability of two methods for cervical preparation prior to labor induction: digital insertion vs. speculum-based insertion of catheter balloons.
- It utilized various medical databases to find randomized controlled trials that met specific criteria, focusing on viable singleton pregnancies and excluding studies that didn't involve cervical balloons.
- The results indicated that while digital insertion was generally less painful and had comparable maternal satisfaction, overall outcomes showed no significant difference between the two methods, despite some concerns over study biases.
