Routine amniotomy showed increased rates of fetal heart decelerations in women during spontaneous labour, suggesting potential risks associated with the procedure.
The Conclusions section of the abstract “Early amniotomy increased the rate of fetal heart decelerations” (1), should read as follows: Routine amniotomy for women in spontaneous labour was associated with increased hourly rates of early, late, and severe variable fetal heart decelerations. The rate of caesarean section for fetal distress was increased.
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