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Outcome after induction of labour of mean (M), ± standard deviation (SD), and median (n.s.: nonsignificant difference, P > 0.05).
| Cervical (n = 20) | Intravaginal (n = 19) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M ± SD (median) | M ± SD (median) | ||
| Arterial pH value | 7.2 ± 0.08 (7.22) | 7.23 ± 0.07 (7.22) | n.s. |
| 5 min Apgar | 9.8 ± 0.5 (10) | 9.8 ± 0.1 (10) | n.s. |
| 10 min Apgar | 10 ± 0 (10) | 10 ± 0.2 (10) | n.s. |
| Induction-to-delivery (hours) | 38 ± 63 (12.8) | 42 ± 12 (29.9) | 0.04 |
| Number of gel inductions | 2.4 ± 2.2 (1) | 2.0 ± 0.9 (2) | n.s. |
