Objective: To evaluate the effect of oral hydration on the success rate of external cephalic version (ECV).Design: Randomized controlled and single-blind trial.Setting: Academic tertiary hospital with approximately 3,000 births annually.Participants: One hundred sixty-four women at a gestational age of at least 37 weeks with breech-presenting fetuses and normal amniotic fluid indexes (AFIs).Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to drink 2000 ml or no more than 100 ml of water in the 2 hours before undergoing ECV. The AFIs were assessed before and after treatment by the same sonographer, who was blinded to the treatment group. Data were collected on relevant maternal and fetal characteristics and ECV success.Results: The mean AFI after hydration was significantly greater than that in the control group (15.5 cm vs. 13.4 cm, p ¼ .003). The ECV success rate was 53.7% in the hydration group and 46.3% in the control group (odds ratio: 1.34, 95% confidence interval [0.69, 2.59]; p ¼ .349). Hydration was well tolerated and there were no serious adverse events.Conclusion: Oral hydration significantly increased the AFIs but did not affect the success rate of ECVs.

Virna Franca Zobbi

Antonella Nespoli

Elisa Spreafico

Roberta Recalcati

Federica Loi

Antonietta Scian

Stefania Galimberti

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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JOGNN (Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing) is a premier resource for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the health care of women and newborns. The journal focuses on nursing practice and addresses the latest research, practice issues, policies, opinions, and trends in the care of women, childbearing families, and newborns.\n\nAs a peer-reviewed scientific and technical journal, JOGNN is highly respected for its groundbreaking articles on important—and sometimes controversial—issues. Articles published in JOGNN emphasize the integration of research evidence and clinical practice, fostering the development of both science and clinical applications. JOGNN welcomes clinical, policy, and research manuscripts that support current best practices as well as those exploring developing or emerging practice trends. The journal seeks a balance of quantitative and qualitative research, with a particular emphasis on biobehavioral outcome studies and intervention trials. Manuscripts on all subjects related to the care of women, childbearing families, and newborns are encouraged.

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