Use of the Atad catheter for the induction of labour in women who have had a previous Caesarean section – a case series

Authors: MILLER, Trent David¹; DAVIS, Gregory

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Volume 45, Number 4, August 2005 , pp. 325-327(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

The induction of labour of women with an unfavourable cervix who have had a previous Caesarean section, is challenging. Eight women who had a Caesarean section in a previous pregnancy had labour induced with an Atad catheter. Six out of eight women achieved labour, and two out of these six women had a vaginal delivery. An Atad catheter is an option for women needing induction of labour with an unfavourable cervix who have had a Caesarean section previously and are motivated to have a vaginal delivery.

Keywords: Atad catheter; Caesarean section; induction of labour; vaginal birth

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2005.00421.x

Affiliations: 1: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom, and

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