Induction of labour for predicted macrosomia: study protocol for the ‘Big Baby’ randomised controlled trial

Induction of labour for predicted macrosomia: study protocol for the ‘Big Baby’ randomised controlled trial

Introduction Large-for-gestational age (LGA) fetuses have an increased risk of shoulder dystocia. This can lead to adverse neonatal outcomes and death. Early induction of labour in women with a fetus suspected to be macrosomic may mitigate the risk of shoulder dystocia. The Big Baby Trial aims to fi...

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Main Authors: Martin Underwood, Sara Wood, Stavros Petrou, Jaclyn Brown, Simon Gates, Ceri Jones, Mandy Williams, Hema Mistry, Anne-Marie Slowther, Katie Booth, Ranjit Lall, Debra Bick, Siobhan Quenby, SANJEEV DESHPANDE, Joanne D Fisher, Jason Gardosi, Adam Gornall, Adrian Willis, Lauren Jade Ewington, Ryan Griffin, Kirsten Harris, Emily Butler, Kelly Fowler, Jackie Dewdney, Karen Hillyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/11/e058176.full

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