Introduction: Amniotic membrane sweeping is one of mechanical methods for labour induction. Labour induction is very common obstetric procedure, which is performed when the risk of continued pregnancy is too big. Aim: Aim of this thesis is to identify the use of amniotic membrane sweeping as one of mechanical labour induction methods in modern obstetrics and to prepare an informative brochure about it`s procedure. Methods: For this thesis we used descriptive kausal method of non empiric research, which was based on a review of scientific and profesional literature. Literature was searched in english and slovene language in data bases of CINAHL, COBISS, Cochrane, Medline, DiKUL, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Wiley Online Library, Google Scholar in Google Books. Chosen literature was not older than 5 years, except in cases of importance and relevance of the data, than it did not exceed the age of 10 years. Results: Labour induction can be farmacological or mechanical, is mostly performed for prevention of postterm pregnancies. Postterm pregnancy negatively affects on pregnant woman and on the baby. When the immature cervix is detected, pre-induction should be performed prior to induction of labour, carried out pharmacologically or mechanically. Amniotic membrane sweeping is a mechanical method of induction of labor, which is performed sterile during vaginal examination, considering it's indications and contraindications for use. The main purpose of its use is to induce birth, and it has both positive and negative effects. Conclusion: We have found that amniotic membrane sweeping can shorten the time to spontaneous occurrence of labour, but mostly only together with other methods of labour induction. More quality research would be required in order to confirm or refuse the effectiveness of the use of amniotic membrane stripping as a mechanical way of labour induction.
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