Sterile or Clean Gloves for Labor Checks? New RCT Data (June 2023)

When performing cervical examinations during labor, providers in the United States commonly use sterile gloves, even when there is no rupture of membranes. Is this an evidence-based practice or is it simply tradition? This debate has been going on for decades. In this episode, we will highlight some interesting/intriguing hospital policies and procedures, and walk-down our history timeline of data. We will start in 2010 and end with a recent publication from June 2023 from the AJOG-MFM. Finally, there is some Level I evidence to help settle this debate. 🧤🧤🧤❓❓❓