Could a bicarbonate drink reduce emergency C-Sections?

NCT ID NCT07321379

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether drinking bicarbonate can help first-time mothers with slow labour avoid assisted delivery (emergency C-section or vacuum/forceps). About 1,520 women will drink either bicarbonate or a placebo. If labour remains slow after 2 hours, standard care with oxytocin is given. The goal is to see if bicarbonate makes labour progress more naturally.

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  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

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  • Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre

    Copenhagen, Denmark

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  • Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, Denmark

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