Clinical inquiries. What are the risks and benefits of elective induction for uncomplicated term pregnancies?
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).
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Wendis
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Coastal Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC USA.
Meyer
Albert
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Flake
Donna
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Neher
Jon O
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D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment