Induction of labour at 39 weeks versus expectant management in low-risk obese women: study protocol for a randomised controlled study
Introduction Obesity is associated with many pregnancy complications, including both fetal macrosomia and prolonged labour. As a result, there is often also an increased risk of caesarean section. In other settings, labour induction near to term reduces adverse outcomes such as stillbirth and birth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022-04-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/4/e057688.full |