The rate of labor induction is steadily increasing and, in industrialized countries,
approximately one out of four pregnant women has their labor induced. Induction of labor …

Objective Data Timing of artificial rupture of membranes (ie, amniotomy) in induction of labor
is controversial, because it has been associated not only with shorter labors, but also with …

More than 20% of pregnant women have their labor induced and at least half of them will
require cervical ripening due to an unfavorable starting cervical exam. The use of cervical …

Induction of labor is increasingly a common component of the intrapartum care. Knowledge
of the current evidence on methods of labor induction is an essential component of shared …

Induction of labor is indicated for many obstetrical, maternal, and fetal indications. Induction
can be offered for pregnancy at 39 weeks' gestation. No prediction method is considered …

Introduction Obesity is an increasing public health concern worldwide and can lead to more
complications in pregnancy and childbirth. Women with obesity more often require induction …

Objective: To evaluate whether intrapartum cardiotocography with computer analysis
decreases the incidence of newborn metabolic acidosis or obstetric intervention when …

Introduction Prolonged length of labor is associated with increased maternal and neonatal
complications. Therefore, great attention has been given to interventions aimed at reducing …

Induction of labor (IOL) is currently used for one in 10 pregnancies globally. Methods used
for induction have shown major changes over time. Medical interventions trace their origins …

Objective: To compare the effect of misoprostol combined with a cervical single or double-
balloon catheter versus misoprostol alone for labor induction of singleton pregnancies with …