Background Beyond term, the risks of stillbirth or neonatal death increase. It is unclear
whether a policy of labour induction can reduce these risks. This Cochrane review is an …

Background Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks among low-risk nulliparous women has
reduced the chance of cesarean and other adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in a …

Summary Background For 3–4% of pregnancies, the fetus will be in the breech presentation
at term. For most of these women, the approach to delivery is controversial. We did a …

Background Robust evidence to direct management of pregnant women with mild
hypertensive disease at term is scarce. We investigated whether induction of labour in …

Background Risks of stillbirth or neonatal death increase as gestation continues beyond
term (around 40 weeks' gestation). It is unclear whether a policy of labour induction can …

Background As a pregnancy continues beyond term the risks of babies dying inside the
womb or in the immediate newborn period increase. Whether a policy of labour induction at …

Background The prevalence of obesity amongst women bearing children in Australia is
rising and has important implications for obstetric care. The aim of this study was to assess …

Background: Induction of labour is common, and cesarean delivery is regarded as its major
complication. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether …

Objective To evaluate if induction of labour at 41 weeks improves perinatal and maternal
outcomes in women with a low risk pregnancy compared with expectant management and …

Objective To determine neonatal outcomes (perinatal mortality and special care unit
admission) and maternal outcomes (mode of delivery, delivery complications) of elective …