Nifedipine for the Maintenance Tocolysis of Preterm Labor: Comparison to Placebo in a Prospective, Randomized Double Blind Trial
Nifedipine for the Maintenance Tocolysis of Preterm Labor: Comparison to Placebo in a Prospective, Randomized Double Blind Trial
Comparing nifedipine to placebo for the maintenance tocolysis of preterm labor
To estimate whether maintenance nifedipine tocolysis after arrested preterm labor prolongs pregnancy and improves neonatal outcomes.
Inclusion Criteria:
- arrested preterm labor
Exclusion Criteria:
- ruptured membranes, fetal distress, placenta previa, placental abruption, maternal medical contraindication to tocolysis