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Success of trial of labor in women with a history of previous cesarean section for failed labor induction or labor dystocia: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Background The rates of cesarean section (CS) are increasing worldwide leading to an increased risk for maternal and neonatal complications in the subsequent pregnancy and labor.
Katariina Place, Heidi Kruit, Aydin Tekay, Seppo Heinonen, Leena Rahkonen   +4 more
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Labor induction in China: a nationwide survey [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Overmedicalization in labor management and delivery, including labor induction, is an increasing global concern. But detailed epidemiological data on labor induction in China remains unclear.
Jing Zhu, Lili Xue, Huaxiang Shen, Lin Zhang, Danni Lu, Yanlin Wang, Yu Zhang, Jun Zhang   +7 more
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Maternal and neonatal outcome in pregnant women undergone induction of labor at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Introduction Labor induction is a common obstetric intervention aimed at initiating labor when spontaneous onset is delayed or deemed necessary for maternal or fetal well-being.
Shweta Jaiswal, Willbroad Kyejo, Charles Kilewo   +2 more
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Induction of Labor [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2017
Induction of labor is defined as stimulation of contractions in contrast to augmentation which is defined as causing an increase in contractions. Both are intended to result in a vaginal delivery. Labor induction has absolute and relative indications; it is also occasionally undertaken for elective reasons.
Kate C. Arnold, Caroline J. Flint
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A Peripheral Immune Signature of Labor Induction

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women in the United States undergo labor induction. The onset and establishment of labor, particularly induced labor, is a complex and dynamic process influenced by multiple endocrine, inflammatory, and mechanical factors as
Kazuo Ando, Julien J. Hédou, Dorien Feyaerts, Xiaoyuan Han, Xiaoyuan Han, Edward A. Ganio, Eileen S. Tsai, Laura S. Peterson, Franck Verdonk, Amy S. Tsai, Ivana Marić, Ronald J. Wong, Martin S. Angst, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, David K. Stevenson, Yair J. Blumenfeld, Pervez Sultan, Brendan Carvalho, Ina A. Stelzer, Brice Gaudillière, Brice Gaudillière   +22 more
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Factors and outcomes associated with the induction of labor in referral hospitals of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia: a multicenter study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Induction of labor is an artificial initiation of uterine contractions after fetal viability with the aim of vaginal delivery prior to the onset of spontaneous labor.
Tibeb Zena Debele, Endeshaw Admassu Cherkos, Marta Berta Badi, Kiber Temesgen Anteneh, Fitsum Wolde Demssie, Abdella Amano Abdo, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret   +6 more
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Current practice of induction of labour and maternal outcome in ≥37 week of gestation: an observational study [PDF]

, 2021
Background: As we know induction is done when benefit to mother and fetus overweigh benefits of continuing the pregnancy. According to NICE guidelines, induction of labor leads to 15% of instrumental deliveries and 22% of total LSCS.
Sheth, Jil Manishkumar, Shrivastava, Anjani, Trivedi, Kedar   +2 more
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Study of comparison of maternal and fetal outcomes in spontaneous labour and induced labour [PDF]

, 2021
Background: There has been consistent proportionate increase in the cases of induction of labor, but both maternal and neonatal effects of it remain poorly analysed previously. The present study was undertaken with the objective of comparison of maternal
Mankar, Apurva A., Murthy, Bhaskar K., Patil, Vaibhav B.   +2 more
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Outcome of induction and associated factors among induced labours in public Hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: A two years’ retrospective analysis

PLoS ONE, 2021
Background Induction of labor (IOL) is an essential intervention to reduce adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. It is also improved pregnancy outcomes, especially in resource-limited countries, where maternal and perinatal mortality is unacceptably ...
Yimer Mohammed Beshir, Mohammed Abdurke Kure, Gudina Egata, Kedir Teji Roba   +3 more
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The Labor-Induced Pregnancy Cases In Dr Soetomo General Hospital: A Descriptive Study

Medical and Health Science Journal, 2021
Background: Labor induction is a procedure to stimulate uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor begins on its own to achieve a vaginal birth with medical or mechanical intervention to start the labor.
Alfin Firasy
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