Pregestational type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM) are associated with increased rates of adverse maternal and neonatal …

Background Risks of stillbirth or neonatal death increase as gestation continues beyond
term (around 40 weeks' gestation). It is unclear whether a policy of labour induction can …

Background There is widespread and some unexplained variation in induction of labour
rates between hospitals. Some practice variation may stem from variability in clinical …

Introduction Use of labor induction has increased rapidly in most middle‐and high‐income
countries over the past decade. The reasons for the stark rise in labor induction are largely …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with a higher risk for pregnancy and birth
complications according to the specific features associated with PCOS. The features include …

Objectives The present systematic review aims to investigate the diagnosis, prognosis,
delivery assistance, pregnancy results and postnatal management in gastroschisis. Study …

This new edition provides an up-to-date and thoughtful guide to supporting women in
labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive …

Background Practice variation in healthcare is a complex issue. We focused on practice
variation in induction of labor between maternity care networks in the Netherlands. These …

Background Rates of induction of labour have been increasing globally to up to one in three
pregnancies in many high-income countries. Although guidelines around induction, and …

Introduction There has been increased use of both induction of labor (IOL) and cesarean
section for women with term pregnancies in many high‐income countries, and a trend …