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Elective induction: When? Ever?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17513939     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The frequency of labor induction has increased significantly in recent years. Although medically indicated inductions comprise a portion of this increase, elective inductions have increased in frequency as well. Given that elective inductions, by definition, provide no benefit from a strictly medical standpoint, it is particularly important to evaluate whether women who undergo these inductions incur greater risks than those who labor spontaneously. This article will assess whether elective inductions are associated with changes in pregnancy outcomes, and evaluate how these associations are influenced by parity and cervical ripeness.
Authors:
William A Grobman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  50     ISSN:  0009-9201     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2007 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-05-21     Completed Date:  2007-07-03     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0070014     Medline TA:  Clin Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  537-46     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA. w-grobman@northwestern.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cervical Ripening* / physiology
Cesarean Section
Female
Gestational Age
Health Care Costs
Humans
Labor, Induced / economics,  methods*
Patient Care Planning
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome*
Risk Factors

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