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 …

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 …

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a scientific
organization that encourages sound clinical practice, and high-quality teaching and …

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 Despite advances in healthcare, stillbirth rates remain relatively unchanged.
We conducted a systematic review to quantify the risks of stillbirth and neonatal death at …

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

The rate of labor induction is steadily increasing and, in industrialized countries,
approximately one out of four pregnant women has their labor induced. Induction of labor …

Background: There are few data regarding the utilization of opioids during pregnancy. The
objective of this study was to define the prevalence and patterns of opioid use in a large …

Importance Full-term neonates born between 37 and 41 weeks' gestational age have been
considered a homogeneous, low-risk group. However, recent evidence from studies based …