The investigators are carrying out a study of 164 pregnant women, with breech presentation at term who will undergo to external cephalic version. The investigators' goal is to know if oral maternal hydration can increase the successful of external cephalic version
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
164
San Gerardo Hospital
Monza, Monza Brianza, Italy
Number of participants with external cephalic version successful after maternal oral hydration
The primary outcome of the study is to evaluate the successful rate of external cephalic version, after oral intake of two litres of water
Time frame: The primary outcome will be assessed by ultrasound examination, 5 minutes after ending of the external cephalic version
amniotic fluid volume
We will assess the amniotic fluid index at recruitment (Baseline). 1 hour after ending of oral intake (2 litres of water), we will revalue the amniotic fluid volume
Time frame: 1 hour after the end of oral maternal hydration (2 litres)
type of birth
We will record if the woman will give birth by cesarean section or vaginal birth (spontaneous or operative)
Time frame: at birth
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