A double-blinded randomised controlled study of fluid restriction versus liberal fluid during induction of labour: A pilot study.

Background: Excess intravenous fluid for women requiring an induction of labour may adversely affect the duration of labour and maternal/neonatal outcomes.

Aims: This study aimed to determine the difference in duration of labour and outcomes with a low background infusion rate, compared to liberal background intravenous fluid management.

Materials And Methods: A double blind randomised controlled pilot study was performed on 200 women who underwent induction of labour at a single institution.