Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2022.25.2.71

Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2022.25.2.71

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Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2022 Jun 30 Journal of Pharmacopuncture Moradi M, Niazi A, Mazloumi E, Lopez V

This meta-analysis showed that oral administration of castor oil is effective for cervical ripening and labor induction.

Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Castor Oil Labour Induction Cervical Dilation

Submitted by Jinnan C. 3 Oct 2022 - Added by Rachael L. 4 Oct 2022

DOI 10.3831/KPI.2022.25.2.71

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