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  1. Open Access 05-04-2024 | Snoring | Online First

    Sleep disturbances in late pregnancy: associations with induction of labor

    The rate of induction of labor (IOL) is increasing [ 1 ]. Nowadays, 25–30% of labors are induced [ 2 , 3 ]. The rise in induction rates is partly explained by increased obesity and maternal age [ 1 , 4 ] and by knowledge about IOL timing in …

  2. 30-08-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Projecting future prolapse outcomes with induction of labor at 39 weeks: a decision analysis

    Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) leads 13% of US women to undergo surgical treatment, typically more than 40 years after delivery of their first child [ 1 – 3 ]. While the underlying pathophysiology of prolapse is still being studied, a number of …

  3. 15-11-2023 | Misoprostol | OriginalPaper

    Safety and Efficacy of Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor Using Prostaglandin E1 in Primiparas, Multiparas and Grand Multiparas

    The USA has witnessed a significant increase in the induction of labor rate over recent years [ 1 ]. This surge in induction might be attributed to the findings of various studies and systematic reviews, which have indicated that term induction of …

  4. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    Influence factor analysis and prediction model of successful application of high-volume Foley Catheter for labor induction

    Labor induction is a common obstetric intervention that refers to the process of expediting delivery. A rapid increase in the rate of labor induction has been observed over the past few years [ 1 , 2 ]. Cervical maturation is one of the most …

  5. Open Access 20-02-2023 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    Efficacy and safety of double balloon catheter and dinoprostone for labor induction in multipara at term

    Induction of labor (IOL) is an obstetrical procedure that has been increasingly used in recent years. The proportion of people experiencing IOL increased by nearly 10% from 2007 to 2017, with IOL rate exceeding 25.5% (1 in 4) in 2017 [ 1 ]. With …

  6. 18-02-2023 | Misoprostol | OriginalPaper

    Time from insertion to expulsion of cervical ripening balloon in preterm versus term inductions of labor

    Preterm birth is defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation. In 2019, one in ten infants was born preterm in the United States [ 1 ]. Spontaneous preterm births account for 60–65% of all preterm births [ 2 ]. Risk factors for spontaneous preterm …

  7. Open Access 10-11-2023 | Dinoprostone | Online First

    A model to predict delivery time following induction of labor at term with a dinoprostone vaginal insert: a retrospective study

    Induction of labor (IOL) is defined as the stimulation of uterine contractions to start labor by medications or other methods. The indications for IOL are mainly related to maternal or fetal medical causes and sociocultural preferences [ 1 ]. The …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Ultrasound | OriginalPaper

    An evaluation of cervical maturity for Chinese women with labor induction by machine learning and ultrasound images

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  9. 12-09-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Ultrasonographic Measurement of Fetal Adrenal Gland Size for the Prediction of Success of Induction of Labor Among Primigravida Beyond 40 Weeks Gestation

    Prolonged pregnancy defined as pregnancy at and beyond 41 weeks of gestation is most common challenging condition, currently faced by obstetricians, because of increased morbidity and mortality [ 1 , 2 ].

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    An innovative sequential mixed-methods approach to evaluating clinician acceptability during implementation of a standardized labor induction protocol

    Implementation outcomes are of critical importance in both implementation research and clinical practice. In Proctor’s seminal work, 8 implementation outcomes were defined: acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, adoption, fidelity, cost …

  11. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Induction of labor in twin pregnancy in patients with a previous cesarean delivery

    The rising rates of cesarean delivery globally (CD) have brought renewed efforts to promote trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) [ 1 ]. Due to the known risks associated with CD, including neonatal and maternal morbidities [ 2 , 3 ], as …

  12. 21-05-2023 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    Diagnostic accuracy of pre-induction cervical elastography, volume, length, and uterocervical angle for the prediction of successful induction of labor with dinoprostone

    Induction of labor is one of the most common medical practices in clinical obstetrics. It is carried out if the benefit of immediate delivery for the mother or fetus outweighs the risks of the continuation of the pregnancy. However, it is known …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Sectio Caesarea | OriginalPaper

    Predictors of vaginal delivery following balloon catheter for labor induction in women with one previous cesarean

    Over the past 20 years, the global CS rate has significantly increased from 12.1 to 21.1% (2000–2015) [ 1 , 2 ]. According to the World Health Organization survey in 2008, the CS rate in China was reported at 46.2%, placing China among the …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2021 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    The effect of dexamethasone on labor induction: a systematic review

    Induction of labor refers to the process of stimulating contractions before the spontaneous onset of labor, either with or without ruptured membrane. Labor induction can be considered as a therapeutic intervention when the benefits of precipitous …

  15. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Labor Induction | OriginalPaper

    The prevalence and associated factors of success of labor induction in Hargeisa maternity hospitals, Hargeisa Somaliland 2022: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

    Induction of labor (IOL) is the artificial initiation of labor after the age of fetal viability and before the onset of spontaneous labor to achieve a vaginal delivery when the benefits of delivery outweigh the risks of continuing the pregnancy [ 1 …–

  16. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Premature Rupture of Membranes | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of the effect of oral and vaginal misoprostol on labor induction: updating a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies

    Induction of labor means stimulation of uterine contractions before the onset of spontaneous labor [ 1 , 2 ] and is indicated in cases where the benefits to the mother or fetus outweigh the ones of continued pregnancy [ 2 ]. Factors affecting the …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Propranolol | OriginalPaper

    A pilot study to compare propranolol and misoprostol versus misoprostol and placebo for induction of labor in primigravidae; a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

    Induction of labor at or beyond 37 weeks of gestation is associated with a clear reduction in perinatal death compared to expectant management. It also reduces cesarean section rates without increasing operative vaginal deliveries and fewer …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Prediction model for successful induction of labor by cervical strain elastography diagnosed at late-term pregnancy in nulliparous women: a prospective cohort study

    Induction of labor (IOL) is the artificial initiation of the labor process before its spontaneous onset to achieve a vaginal delivery [ 1 ]. IOL is necessary in 18.4–33.3% of women and the prevalence of IOL is higher in developed countries than in …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of the incidence of fetal prolonged deceleration after induction of labor analgesia between dural puncture epidural and combined spinal epidural technique: a pilot study

    Abnormal cardiotocogram (CTG) tracing, which suggests a non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS) after induction of neuraxial labor analgesia, is a major concern in obstetric anesthesia. Despite the existing consensus that neuraxial labor analgesia does …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Ultrasound | OriginalPaper

    The success of vaginal birth by use of trans-labial ultrasound plus vaginal examination and vaginal examination only in pregnant women with labor induction: a comparative study

    Globally cesarean section rates increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% in 2018, and if this trend continues, by 2030 the highest rates are likely to be in Eastern Asia (63%), Latin America, Caribbean (54%), Western Asia (50%), Northern Africa …

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