Induction of labour for gestational diabetes, impact on caeserean rates

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) impacts approximately 10 –15% of pregnancies worldwide. Currently the recommendation is that pregnancies affected with GDM requiring medication should be delivered by their due date. There is a paucity of evidence to support that induction of labour would be beneficial. Evidence derived from other studies support that ind uctions do not increase the caesarean section rate. The aim of this study is to assess whether induction of labour for GDM increases the caesarean section (LSCS) rate.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Session 27 – Obstetrics: Induction of labour, delivery and breech Source Type: research