Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
Labor induction from 40<sup>+0</sup> compared with expectant management was associated with reduced risk of cesarean birth in Icelandic women without an increase in risk of adverse maternal or neonatal outcomes. No additional benefit appeared to be from inducing at earlier gestations in low-risk pregnancies.
Authors
- Emma Swift (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9476-130X)
- Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2989-7160)
- Alexander K. Smárason (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4640-7925)
- Kristjana Einarsdóttir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4931-7650)
Institutions
- University of Iceland (IS)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Akureyri Hospital (IS)
- National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
- University of Akureyri (IS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.16050
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Rannís