Grivell RM, Reilly AJ, Oakey H, Chan A, Dodd JM. Maternal and neonatal outcomes following induction of labor: a cohort study.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2011;
91:198-203. [PMID:
21995778 DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01298.x]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with birth at term by week of gestational age and also by onset of labor.
DESIGN
Cohort study.
SETTING
A state-wide perinatal outcome database.
POPULATION
28,626 women with spontaneous onset of labor, induction of labor for recognized indications and induction of labor for non-recognized indications.
METHODS
Cohort study utilizing a validated dataset comparing outcomes with type of onset of labor using a log binomial model.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
Cesarean section, assisted vaginal birth, important measures of maternal and neonatal morbidity.
RESULTS
Induction of labor for non-recognized indications was associated with a significantly increased risk of a range of outcomes, including cesarean section (RR 1.67, 95% CI 1.55-1.80). The lowest risk of adverse maternal and infant outcome occurred with birth between 38 and 39 weeks and with the spontaneous onset of labor.
CONCLUSIONS
Induction of labor for non-recognized indications at term is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. Caution is warranted with a liberal policy of induction of labor at term in an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy.
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