Motivations for and experience with labor induction at 39 weeks in women with obesity—A qualitative study
Physical discomfort and wanting to "control" the onset of labor were main motivations for women's decision to participate in the WINDOW study, hoping they would be allocated for IOL. Comprehensive information and being supported by midwives through the IOL process was crucial for a positive IOL experience. Some participants were positive towards a future IOL. Others speculated if their body was not ready for birth in 39 weeks of gestation and/or associated the IOL process with a challenging labor.
Authors
- Sidsel Boie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8725-2117)
- Lise Qvirin Krogh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7397-4576)
- Tine Brink Henriksen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6933-8294)
- Anne Cathrine Maqving Kjeldsen
- Julie Glavind (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9856-6621)
- Jesper Melchior Hansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1836-8754)
- Katja Albert Taastrøm
- Stina Lou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6177-5780)
- Jens Fuglsang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0181-1986)
Institutions
- Aarhus University (DK)
- Glostrup Hospital (DK)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Central Denmark Region (DK)
- Regional Hospital Randers (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2024-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14993
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Novo Nordisk Fonden