Use of Dianatal^® Obstetric Gel

Dianatal^® Obstetric Gel should be applied by a midwife or doctor into the birth canal during routine vaginal examinations. This application should occur following the onset of regular contractions during stage I labour during the first routine vaginal examination.

Dianatal^® Obstetric Gel is sterile and packaged in three syringes each containing
11ml of Dianatal^® Obstetric Gel.

Dianatal^® Obstetric Gel has been developed to include two differing formulations which differ in their viscosity and bioadhesive properties to maximise its action in accordance with Stage I and II of labour.

Dianatal^® stage I is used specifically during stage I of labour and has a high viscosity in comparison to Dianatal^® Stage II which is intended for stage II labour.

During each vaginal examination, 3-5ml of gel is evenly distributed into the vaginal birth canal manually or by using the specially developed flexible vaginal applicator.

Application frequency and amount of Dianatal^® is at the midwife or doctors discretion and additional gel can be applied 15-30 minutes after the waters have broken if required.

To prevent slipping, the midwife or doctor should ensure that a clean dry towel is available to deliver the baby and wipe the baby, including the nose and mouth regions.