Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

[JoFromOz]

Alesa Koziol wrote: Lisa We (Midwives) currently use prostin but there is a move afoot for us to commence using cervidil. For lots of reasons, we are not keen to go down this track and I am seeking info on what is currently in use around oz so am fully armed in time for our next meeting.........and I must thank everyone who has answered this thread so far you have been most helpful. More info always gratefully accepted:) Cheers Alesa   I thought the reason *to* use cervidil was because it releases the prostaglandin slower, and more uniform, and that it can be removed immediately if hyperstimulation occurs.  Prostin gel is 1 - 2 mg right there and then, and is rather a lot harder (and undignified for the woman) to remove if something goes wrong. Jo