Management of post-term pregnancy: to induce or not?
Perinatal mortality is increased in pregnancies over 42 weeks, but can be reduced by the induction of labour. However, clinicians must consult with the patient as to whether she would rather experience spontaneous onset of labour or accept this increased risk. This article weighs up the important considerations in this difficult area.
Alfirevic
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Liverpool.
Walkinshaw
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D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000502:physiology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011273:Pregnancy, Prolonged / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors