Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

[Janet Fraser]

In case you haven't seen it, Alesa, I must tell you what Henci Goer says about Cerv.   Pros: Somewhat reduces the caesarean rate compared with straight oxytocin inductions with an unripe cervix. Cervidil can be removed if it causes problems. Cons: Can cause uterine HSS and foetal distress.   I don't understand why major hospitals express concern over their induction rates like it's somehow spontaneously and magically occurring. RWH here in Melbourne does public handwringing about it periodically. There is a cure. How about we just don't induce for dates any more? (Not suggesting you're part of that, Alesa, just adding my 2c ; )  )   J