Worldwide, there has been a trend toward later motherhood. Concurrently, the incidence of
subfertility has been on the rise, necessitating conception using assisted reproductive …

Background Women of advanced maternal age, defined as≥ 35 years at delivery, are at
increased risk of multiple complications during pregnancy, with perinatal death being one of …

Abstract Background and Aim Increased maternal age at the time of pregnancy and labor is
believed to have potential complications. To evaluate the effects of maternal age on the …

Background An important determinant of pregnancy outcome is the timely onset of labor and
birth. Prolonged gestation complicates 5% to 10% of all pregnancies and confers increased …

Aim Cesarean section is known to be increased with advanced maternal age in women
undergoing induction of labor (IOL), but there is less information regarding other possible …

Objective: The objective of this review was to identify, assess and synthesize the best
available evidence on the effects of induction prior to post-term on the mother and fetus …

It is often said that the 2 key decisions that obstetricians routinely make address the
questions: When is the best time to deliver? and Through what mode should the delivery be …

Abstract In 2017, 23% of all live births in the United Kingdom were to women aged over 35
years. Decisions around the timing of delivery for such women must balance the risks of …

Background The risk of antepartum stillbirth at term is higher among women 35 years of age
or older than among younger women. Labor induction may reduce the risk of stillbirth, but it …

Introduction This study aimed to assess whether induction of labor at 41 weeks of gestation
improved perinatal outcomes in a low‐risk pregnancy compared with expectant …