Timing of induction of labor.
Determining the optimal timing for induction of labor is critical in minimizing the risks to maternal and fetal health. While data are available to guide us in some clinical situations, such as hypertension and diabetes, many gaps in knowledge still exist in others, including cholestasis of pregnancy, fetal anomalies, and placental abruption. This review of the currently available literature assesses the risks and benefits of preterm and early term induction in a wide variety of maternal and fetal conditions.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, Elmwood Ave, Box 668, Rochester, NY 14642.
Stephen J
SJ
Bacak
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, Elmwood Ave, Box 668, Rochester, NY 14642.
Courtney
C
Olson-Chen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, Elmwood Ave, Box 668, Rochester, NY 14642. Electronic address: eva_pressman@urmc.rochester.edu.
Eva
E
Pressman
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors
Induction of labor; early term; fetal indications; late preterm; maternal indications; obstetric indications