Report for: Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour

Title	Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour
Published in	Cochrane database of systematic reviews, June 2013
DOI	10.1002/14651858.cd006167.pub4
Pubmed ID	23780653
Authors	Smyth, Rebecca MD, Markham, Carolyn, Dowswell, Therese, Smyth, Rebecca M D, Rebecca MD Smyth, S Kate Alldred, Carolyn Markham
Abstract	Intentional artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes during labour, sometimes called amniotomy or 'breaking of the waters', is one of the most commonly performed procedures in modern obstetric and midwifery practice. The primary aim of amniotomy is to speed up contractions and, therefore, shorten the length of labour. However, there are concerns regarding unintended adverse effects on the woman and baby.

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United States	22	32%
United Kingdom	7	10%
Canada	5	7%
Ireland	4	6%
Australia	4	6%
Netherlands	1	1%
New Zealand	1	1%
Unknown	24	35%

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Members of the public	48	71%
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals)	16	24%
Scientists	2	3%
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Canada	1	<1%
Unknown	240	100%

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Student > Master	28	12%
Student > Ph. D. Student	27	11%
Researcher	19	8%
Student > Postgraduate	17	7%
Other	36	15%
Unknown	72	30%

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Medicine and Dentistry	79	33%
Nursing and Health Professions	41	17%
Social Sciences	14	6%
Psychology	9	4%
Neuroscience	3	1%
Other	19	8%
Unknown	76	32%

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