Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Obstetric Lubricant Gel in Labor in Nulliparous and Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Study

The obstetric lubricant gel was applied to the vaginal canal with a special applicator at the beginning of the active phase of the labor. The gel used in the study was highly viscose and isotonic with a slight acid pH of 6.0 - 6.7 and contained hydroxyethylcellulose, propylene glycol, glycerin. The gel box contained a sterile syringe (15 ml) and a flexible applicator.