Early induction of labour reduces shoulder dystocia rates in large for gestational age fetuses
1. Shoulder dystocia was less common in the early induction group compared to standard care. 2. Serious adverse events were ...
Tag: induction of labor
Balloon catheters are comparable to vaginal prostaglandins for induction of labour
1. There was no significant difference between groups in terms of rate of caesarean delivery, caesarean delivery for failure to ...
Discontinuation of oxytocin during active labour may reduce fetal heart rate abnormalities
1. In women undergoing active labour, discontinuation of oxytocin was associated with a slightly higher risk of caesarean section compared ...
Induction of labor for large fetuses associated with fewer shoulder dystocias
1. Induction of labor at 37-38 weeks for suspected large fetuses resulted in fewer shoulder dystocias compared with expectant management. ...