Journal article
Optimal timing of labour induction in contemporary clinical practice
Abstract
Induction of labour (IoL) is generally conducted when maternal and foetal risks of remaining pregnant outweigh the risks of delivery. With emerging literature around non-medically indicated IoL, contemporary clinical practice has seen an increase in IoL at 39 weeks' gestation. This review highlights recent evidence on the most common indications for IoL including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, intrahepatic …
Authors
Papalia N; D'Souza RD; Hobson SR
Journal
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol. 79, , pp. 18–26
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2021.12.002
ISSN
1521-6934