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Abstract
To determine the effect of intramuscular administration of dexamethasone on the duration of labor Induction. 100 pregnant women were included in this study. They were divided into 2 groups (Study group and control group); each contain50 nulliparous pregnant women. Study group was injected with 2ml dexamethasone 6 hours before labor induction. Also the control group was injected with 2ml distilled water 6hours before labor induction. Both groups were induced by standard protocol (started by 5 drops / minute of 500 cc saline + 5 units of oxytocin with the dose increased by 5 - 10 drops / minute every 30 minute till optimal contractions are reached (3uterine contractions in 10 minutes and lasting for 40 - 50 seconds) each.The durations between initiation of induction and beginning of active phase,duration of active and duration of 2nd and 3rd stages were measured and compared for both groups