Abstract
(BJOG. 2022;129:1790–1797) With conflicting results of previous studies on the need for increased oxytocin during labor for obese parturients, there is no clear consensus on the causes of halted labor progression in this population. Studies of intrauterine pressure (IUP) in obese women during labor are also contradictory, and some show that even with satisfactory IUP [≥200 Montevideo units (MVU)] there is still risk of slowed labor progression and unplanned cesarean delivery (CD). This study aimed to determine whether, when compared to leaner parturients, the contractions of the obese parturient are less powerful, and if greater amounts of oxytocin are needed for successful vaginal delivery (VD).
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