Effects of Diazepam (Valium) Injected to Cervix During the Latent Phase of the First Stage of Labor / 中华围产医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effects of diazepam on the cervix in relieving spasm, eliminating edema and improving dilation during the latent phase of labor. Methods One hundred normal parturients were randomly devided into study group ( n =50) and control group ( n =50). The study group was injected diazepam 10 mg in the cervix during the latent phase. The control group was given 10 mg of diazepam by intravenous injection. Results The dilating speed of cervix in study group was 2.81?1.92 cm/h. The mean time of the first stage of labor was 11.13?1.21 h, while the control group was 1.98?0.92 cm/h and 13.34?0.44 h respectively. The differences between two groups were statistically significant ( P