Elective Induction of Labor in the 39th Week of Gestation Compared With Expectant Management of Low-Risk Multiparous Women.

CONCLUSION: Elective induction of labor in low-risk multiparous women in the 39th week of gestation was associated with decreased perinatal morbidity and a lower frequency of cesarean delivery compared with expectant management.
PMID: 31306328 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - July 8, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sinkey RG, Blanchard CT, Szychowski JM, Ausbeck E, Subramaniam A, Neely CL, Casey BM, Tita AT Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research