Induction of labor by amniotomy can lead to the following complications;
Cord prolapse is te condition where the umbilical cord lies below the presenting pa after rupture of membranes. Aetiological factors includes,Mapresentations(20% transverse lie,12% footling,6% flexed breech),contracted pelvis,multiple pregnancy,polyydraminos when themembrane ruptures,exclusively long cord,battledore placenta as the cord is attached to the margin of placenta,multipara,iatrogenicaificial rupture of membranes with a mobile presenting pa, ,manual rotationor version Refer page no 386 of Text book of obstetrics ,sheila balakrishnan.
Cord prolapse
Abruptio placenta
Rupture uterus
Infection
Abnormal labor