Osmotic dilator

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A laminaria stick is a thin rod of dried laminaria, a kelp species. Laminaria sticks are used in obstetrics to slowly dilate the cervix to induce labor and delivery[citation needed]. The rods are inserted into the cervix, while over the course of several hours, they slowly absorb water and expand, dilating the cervix and prompting labor.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Explanation of Laminaria Sticks on blog". Retrieved 2007-09-02.
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