Induction of labor for suspected fetal macrosomia: An updated meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials and trial sequential analysis
Induction of labor at full term (between 38<sup>+0</sup> and 38<sup>+4</sup> weeks of pregnancy) significantly reduced the risks of shoulder dystocia, fetal fractures, and cesarean delivery rates, with an increase in spontaneous vaginal delivery. These findings support reconsideration of current management guidelines and highlight the potential benefits of timely labor induction.
Authors
- Ahmed M. Mansour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1068-9131)
- Mohammed A. Elbahloul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3083-857X)
- Ahmed Elbataa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7065-381X)
- Walaa M. Moawad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2549-168X)
Institutions
- Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Fayoum University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70658
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00