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Induction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
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 reduce these risks.
P. Middleton, Emily Shepherd, J. Morris, C. Crowther, Judith C Gomersall   +4 more
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Use of induction of labour and emergency caesarean section and perinatal outcomes in English maternity services: A national hospital‐level study

BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022
To assess the association between hospital‐level rates of induction of labour and emergency caesarean section, as measures of ‘practice style’, and rates of adverse perinatal outcomes.
I. Gurol‐Urganci, J. Jardine, F. Carroll, A. Frémeaux, P. Muller, S. Relph, L. Waite, K. Webster, S. Oddie, J. Hawdon, T. Harris, A. Khalil, J. H. van der Meulen   +12 more
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Liever inleiden dan afwachten bij aterme zwangerschapshypertensie en milde preeclampsie: HYPITAT-studie [PDF]

, 2010
OBJECTIVE: To investigate what would benefit women with mild full-term pregnancy-related hypertension most: induction of labour or expectant monitoring, from the perspective of clinical effectiveness, maternal quality of life, and costs.
Aarnoudse, J.G., Bekedam, D.J., Bijlenga, D., Bloemenkamp, K.W., Burggraaff, J.M., de Groot, C.J., de, Boer K., Drogtrop, A.P., Franx, A., Groen, H., Huisjes, A.J., Koopmans, C.M., Kwee, A., Lub, A., Mol, B.W., Papatsonis, D.N., Roumen, F.J., Scheepers, H.C., van den Berg, P.P., van der Post, J.A., van Loon, A.J., van Pampus, M.G., Vijgen, S.M., Willekes, C.   +23 more
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Induction of labour at 41 weeks of gestation versus expectant management and induction of labour at 42 weeks of gestation: A cost‐effectiveness analysis

BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021
To assess the cost‐effectiveness of induction of labour (IOL) at 41 weeks of gestation compared with expectant management until 42 weeks of gestation.
Mårten Alkmark, U. Wennerholm, S. Saltvedt, C. Bergh, Y. Carlsson, H. Elden, H. Fadl, M. Jonsson, L. Ladfors, V. Sengpiel, J. Wesström, H. Hagberg, M. Svensson   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Induction of Labour [PDF]

Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine, 1963
' The first account of any artificial method of bringing on premature labour was given to me by Dr. C. Kelly. He informed me that'about the year I756 there was a consultation of the most eminent men in London at that time, to consider of the moral rectitude of, and advantages which may be expected from, this practice, which met with their general ...
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Use of labour induction and risk of cesarean delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2014
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 risk of cesarean delivery is higher or lower following labour induction ...
Khan, KS, Meads, C, Mishanina, E, Rogozinska, E, Thatthi, T, Uddin-Khan, R   +5 more
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SELECTIVE INDUCTION OF LABOUR [PDF]

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1975
In a prospective study of 1000 consecutive primigravidae labour was induced on 95 occasions. None of 16 perinatal deaths and none of 4 cases of suspected brain damage occurred after prolonged pregnancy or pre-eclampsia. It is concluded that a low incidence of induction is compatible with good results and that enthusiasm for the statistical concept of ...
K, O'Driscol, C J, Carroll, M, Coughlan
openaire   +3 more sources

Inter-institutional variations in oxytocin augmentation during labour in German university hospitals : a national survey [PDF]

, 2019
There are several international guidelines on oxytocin regimens for induction and augmentation of labour, but no agreement on a standardised regimen in Germany.
Daly, Deirdre, Gross, Mechthild Maria, Helbig, Sonja, Petersen, Antje, Sitter, Erika   +4 more
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Detection of breech presentation: Abdominal palpation and hand-held scanning by midwives [PDF]

, 2018
Background: The NHS Litigation Authority's ‘sign up to safety’ campaign aims to prevent undiagnosed breech birth and possible poor birth outcomes. An audit was completed following the introduction of hand-held scanning ultrasound examination.
Crozier, Kenda, Keable, Joanna
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Mechanical methods for induction of labour

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019
Background Mechanical methods were the first methods developed to ripen the cervix and induce labour. During recent decades they have been substituted by pharmacological methods.
M. D. de Vaan, M. T. ten Eikelder, M. Józwiak, K. Palmer, Miranda L. Davies-Tuck, K. Bloemenkamp, B. Mol, M. Boulvain   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source