Influence of Maternal Obesity on Labor Induction: A Systematic Review and Meta ‐Analysis
DiscussionWomen with obesity are more likely than women with a normal weight to end labor induction with cesarean birth. Additionally, women with obesity require longer labor inductions involving larger, more frequent applications of both cervical ripening methods and synthetic oxytocin.
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - Category: Midwifery Authors: Jessica A. Ellis,
Carolyn M. Brown,
Brian Barger,
Nicole S. Carlson Tags: Review Source Type: research
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