| The effect of fetal sex on the outcome of labour induction. | |
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PMID: 19821663 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fetal sex on the process and the outcome of induction of labour. This was a retrospective study of 658 women carrying singleton cephalic pregnancies induced at 37-42 completed weeks' gestation. Male fetuses demonstrated significantly more CTG abnormalities and need for fetal blood sampling. Male infants were also more likely to be delivered by emergency caesarean section. The total admission rate to the neonatal unit was higher among male babies. Male infants do not tolerate induction of labour as well as females. Fetal sex can be used as a predictive factor of the outcome in cases of induced labour. |
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Authors:
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U Agarwal; E Anastasakis; R A Kadir |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume: 29 ISSN: 1364-6893 ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-13 Completed Date: 2010-01-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309140 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 711-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. uagarwal@aol.com |
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Adult Apgar Score Breech Presentation / epidemiology* Cesarean Section / statistics & numerical data* Female Fetal Blood / chemistry Fetal Distress / epidemiology* Gestational Age Humans Infant, Newborn Labor, Induced / statistics & numerical data* Male Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome* Risk Factors Sex Factors |
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