Table 2. Maternal Outcomes.
| Variables | no. (%) | Mean (SD)/median (interquartile range) |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal delivery | 69 (67.6) | |
| Cesarean delivery | 33 (32.4) | |
| Side effects | 6 (5.9) | |
| Oxytocin augmentation | 25 (24.5) | |
| Uterine tachysystole | 4 (3.9) | |
| Epidural analgesia | 66 (64.7) | |
| Active phase | 92 (90.20) | |
| Time from induction to active labor (n=92) in hours | 9.0 (5.3 – 15.1) | |
| Time from induction to vaginal delivery (n=69) in hours | 12.0 (8.2 – 18.0) | |
| Time from induction to cesarean section (n=33) in hours | 20.7 (13.0 – 25.0) | |
| Indication for caesarean section (n=33) | ||
| Fetal distress | 7 (21.2) | |
| Failure to progress | 22 (66.7) | |
| Uterine tachysystole | 4 (12.1) | |
| Postpartum hemorrhage | 7 (6.9) | |
| Blood transfusion | 5 (4.9) | |
| Uterine atony | 0 (0.0) | |
| Uterine dehiscence/rupture | 0 (0.0) | |
| Surgical complications | 0 (0.0) | |
| Infection | 0 (0.0) | |
| Severe morbidities | 0 (0.0) |