title: Clinical inquiries. What are the risks and benefits of elective induction for uncomplicated term pregnancies?
abstract: Elective induction of labor for term, singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies appears safe for both the mother and infant (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B). The benefit of elective induction for nonmedical reasons is unclear (SOR: B).
authors.affiliation: Coastal Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC USA.
authors.forename: Wendis
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Santana
authors.forename: Albert
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Flake
authors.forename: Jon O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Neher
mesh_terms: D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment