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Elective Induction of Labor

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
Induction of labor rates have more than doubled nationwide in the past 15 years. The increase in medically induced inductions was slower than the overall increase, suggesting that inductions for marginal or elective reasons rose more rapidly. Elective inductions seem to account for at least half of all inductions and 10% of all deliveries.
Lisa E, Moore, William F, Rayburn
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Induction of Labor

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
Induction of labor constitutes the initiation of regular uterine contractions for the purpose of effecting delivery before spontaneous labor begins. It should not be confused with augmentation of labor, which may constitute a method or series of methods that are applied to effect vaginal delivery after spontaneous labor has occurred.
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Bougie induction of labor

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1951
Abstract Sixty-eight cases of bougie induction of labor have been analyzed, covering a nine-year period from 1940 to 1948, inclusive. The method is described. The literature has been reviewed and compared with the results obtained. In selected cases bougie induction remains a procedure of choice.
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Elective induction of labor

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1964
Abstract This is a report of 1,000 clective inductions of labor performed in healthy multipara or near term with a vertex presentation which was at least partially engaged and a cervix that was at least 2 cm. dilated at the internal os. The maternal and fetal results obtained in these cases are compared with those of an equal number of multiparas who
D A, D ESOPO, D B, MOORE, E, LENZI
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Women's experiences of postterm induction of labor: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

Birth, 2019
BACKGROUND Over the last decade, induction of labor (IOL) in postterm pregnancies has increased. Studies have shown the medical advantages of postterm IOL, but less is known about the perspectives of the pregnant women. This review aimed to summarize the
Stina Lou   +6 more
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Elective induction of labor

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1960
T H E K E have been many publications in the recent literature regarding the elective induction of labor. Not all of these papers have reported favorably on the procedure; a few suggest that it is not safe and therefore that it is not justifiable.l, 3, 4.
K R, NISWANDER   +2 more
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Elective Induction of Labor in the 39th Week of Gestation Compared With Expectant Management of Low-Risk Multiparous Women.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
OBJECTIVE To compare perinatal and maternal outcomes in low-risk multiparous women who underwent elective induction of labor in the 39th week of gestation with those who were expectantly managed.
R. Sinkey   +7 more
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Timing of induction of labor

Seminars in Perinatology, 2015
Determining the optimal timing for induction of labor is critical in minimizing the risks to maternal and fetal health. While data are available to guide us in some clinical situations, such as hypertension and diabetes, many gaps in knowledge still exist in others, including cholestasis of pregnancy, fetal anomalies, and placental abruption.
Stephen J, Bacak   +2 more
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Predictive Model for Failed Induction of Labor Among Obese Women.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
OBJECTIVE To evaluate antenatal risk factors associated with failed induction of labor among obese women to develop a predictive model for induction of labor outcome.
R. Rossi   +5 more
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Surgical induction of labor

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1970
One thousand consecutive cases of surgical induction of labor are presented. The results and complications are summarized. Personal selection, performance, and supervision of patients are important factors in achieving satisfactory results.
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