Maternal and perinatal outcomes after elective labor induction at 39 weeks in uncomplicated singleton pregnancies: a meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: Elective induction of labor in uncomplicated singleton pregnancies from 39 weeks' gestation is not associated with maternal or perinatal complications and may reduce the risk of Cesarean section, hypertensive disease of pregnancy and need for neonatal respiratory support. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 30298532 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - October 8, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sotiradis A, Petousis S, Thilaganathan B, Figueras F, Martins WP, Odibo AO, Dinas K, Hyett J Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research