"GINEXMAL RCT: Induction of labour versus expectant management in gestational diabetes pregnancies" [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: Gestational diabetes (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancies affecting around 7% of women. This clinical condition is associated with an increased risk of developing fetal macrosomia and is related to a higher incidence
Gianpaolo Maso +8 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2020 Background. Induction of labour is not without risk, and it calls for a method that will be sensitive enough to predict successful labour induction. Aim. This study aims to evaluate the role of transvaginal ultrasonographic cervical length measurement at
Chidebe C. Anikwe +3 more
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Extended balloon labour induction: A single arm proof of concept trial
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2023 Background: Mechanical labour induction with a transcervical balloon is as effective as pharmacological methods, with fewer adverse effects. Its use has been limited to labour induction with an unfavourable cervix able to retain the balloon.
Lorato Matshitsa +2 more
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Nationwide population-based cohort study of uterine rupture in Belgium : results from the Belgian Obstetric Surveillance System [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives: We aimed to assess the prevalence of uterine rupture in Belgium and to evaluate risk factors, management and outcomes for mother and child. Design: Nationwide population-based prospective cohort study.
De Blaere, Marlies +6 more
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Perinatal outcomes of frequent attendance in midwifery care in the Netherlands: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2020 Background Over the last decade, a trend towards high utilisation of primary maternity care was observed in high-income countries. There is limited research with contradictory results regarding frequent attendance (FA) and perinatal outcomes in midwifery
Feijen-de Jong, Esther I. +5 more
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Socioeconomic risk factors for labour induction in the United Kingdom
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020 Background Labour induction is a childbirth intervention experienced by a growing number of women globally each year. While the maternal and socioeconomic indicators of labour induction are well documented in countries like the United States ...
Sarah Carter +2 more
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Manipal Cervical Scoring System by Transvaginal Ultrasound in Predicting Successful Labour Induction [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) nowadays is a common procedure in obstetric practice. The success of IOL largely depends upon “favourability” or “readiness” cervix which is traditionally assessed by manual examination and Scored as Bishop ...
Neha Bajpai +4 more
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Factors Affecting the Success of Birth and Birth Induction Methods
Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, 2013 Induction of labor is the iatrogenic stimulation of uterine contractions before the onset of spontaneous labor to achieve vaginal delivery. It must be generally decided when the benefits of immediate delivery outweigh the risks of continuing the ...
Șerife Esra Çetinkaya +1 more
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A systematic scoping review of clinical indications for induction of labour
PLoS ONE, 2020 Background The proportion of women undergoing induction of labour (IOL) has risen in recent decades, with significant variation within countries and between hospitals.
Dominiek Coates +10 more
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Induction of labour indications and timing: A systematic analysis of clinical guidelines.
Women and Birth, 2020 BACKGROUND There is widespread and some unexplained variation in induction of labour rates between hospitals. Some practice variation may stem from variability in clinical guidelines.
Dominiek Coates +6 more
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