Neonatal and maternal outcomes at early vs. full term following induction of labor; A secondary analysis of the OBLIGE randomized trial.

Sara Carlhäll Jane Marie AlsweilerMalcolm BattinJessica WilsonLynn C Sadler John M D Thompson Michelle R Wise

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2024)

IOL for a non-urgent indication at early term was associated with adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes and no benefits compared with IOL at full term. These findings support international guidelines to avoid IOL before 39 GW unless there is an evidence-based indication for earlier planned birth and will help inform women and clinicians in their decision-making about timing of IOL.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
preterm infants
decision making
preterm birth
palliative care
type diabetes
clinical practice
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
physical activity
weight gain
drug induced