Prediction of spontaneous onset of labor at term (PREDICT study): Research protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies have shown that elective induction of labor versus expectant management after 39 weeks of pregnancy result in lower incidence of perinatal complications, while the proportion of cesarean deliveries remains stable, or even decreases. Still, evidence regarding collateral consequences of the potential increase of induction of labor procedures is still lacking. Also, the results of these studies must be carefully interpreted and thoroughly counter-balanced with women's thoughts and opinions regarding the active management of the last weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, it may be useful to develop a tool that aids in the decision-making process by differentiating women who will spontaneously go into labor from those who will require induction.

Objective

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SUBMITTER: Migliorelli F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278770 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature