Induction Of Labor

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Complications 3 More General Terms 4 References

Indications

• may reduce perinatal mortality at 40 weeks of gestation [2]

Complications

• induction of labor doubles risk of amniotic fluid embolism [1]
• does not increase risk of need for Cesarean section [2]
• increases risk of admission to neonatal special care unit [2]

More General Terms

• induction
• clinical procedure

References

1. Kramer MS et al, Amniotic-fluid embolism and medical induction of labour: A retrospective, population-based cohort study. Lancet 2006, 368:1444 PMID: [1]
2. Stock SJ et al Outcomes of elective induction of labour compared with expectant management: population based study BMJ 2012;344:e2838 Not yet indexed in PubMed [2]
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse Induction of labour. National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health ngc-guideline: [3]

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