Outcomes of induction versus spontaneous onset of labour at 40 and 41 GW: findings from a prospective database, Sri Lanka

Outcomes of induction versus spontaneous onset of labour at 40 and 41 GW: findings from a prospective database, Sri Lanka

Abstract Objectives The World Health Organization recommends induction of labour (IOL) for low risk pregnancy from 41 + 0 gestational weeks (GW). Nevertheless, in Sri Lanka IOL at 40 GW is a common practice. This study compares maternal/newborn outcomes after IOL at 40 GW (IOL40) or 41 GW (IOL41) ve...

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Main Authors: Hemantha Senanayake, Ilaria Mariani, Emanuelle Pessa Valente, Monica Piccoli, Benedetta Armocida, Caterina Businelli, Mohamed Rishard, Benedetta Covi, Marzia Lazzerini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Induction of labour
Full term pregnancy
Late term pregnancy
Pregnancy outcomes
Low risk pregnancies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04800-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04800-1

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