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 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 The perinatal and maternal consequences of induction of labor at 39 weeks
among low-risk nulliparous women are uncertain. Methods In this multicenter trial, we …

In 2011, 1 in 3 women who gave birth in the United States did so by cesarean delivery.
Cesarean birth can be lifesaving for the fetus, the mother, or both in certain cases. However …

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 …

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 …

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

In high-income countries, medical interventions to address the known risks associated with
pregnancy and birth have been largely successful and have resulted in very low levels of …

Background Recent literature on the effect of induction of labour (compared with expectant
management) has provided conflicting results. Reviews of observational studies generally …

OBJECTIVE: To test the association of elective induction of labor at term compared with
expectant management and maternal and neonatal outcomes. METHODS: This was a …