Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing ECV Success Rates With and Without Full Urinary Bladder

Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing ECV Success Rates With and Without Full Urinary Bladder

A comparison of external cephalic (ECV) success rates when ECV performed with full urinary bladder or not. The study is prospective and randomised. Both nulliparous and multiparous women will be enrolled in the study, however each group will be randomized separately either to full urinary bladder or not. Written informed consent will be obtained prior to inclusion in the study.

A comparison of external cephalic (ECV) success rates when ECV performed with full urinary bladder or not. The study is prospective and randomised. Both nulliparous and multiparous women will be enrolled in the study, however each group will be randomized separately either to full urinary bladder or not. Written informed consent will be obtained prior to inclusion in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• non-cephalic presentation,
• singleton pregnancy,
• term gestation,
• No previous attempt at ECV in this pregnancy,
• signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any contraindication for vaginal delivery