Optimising the use of caesarean section (CS) is of global concern. Underuse leads to
maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Conversely, overuse of CS has not shown …

Background Beyond term, the risks of stillbirth or neonatal death increase. It is unclear
whether a policy of labour induction can reduce these risks. This Cochrane review is an …

Abstract Cardiovascular disease complicates 1–4% of pregnancies—with a higher
prevalence when including hypertensive disorders—and is the leading cause of maternal …

not override in any way whatsoever the individual responsibility of health professionals to
make appropriate and accurate decisions in consideration of each patient's health condition …

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 The risk of antepartum stillbirth at term is higher among women 35 years of age
or older than among younger women. Labor induction may reduce the risk of stillbirth, but it …

Background Despite advances in healthcare, stillbirth rates remain relatively unchanged.
We conducted a systematic review to quantify the risks of stillbirth and neonatal death at …

Background There is little evidence to guide the management of women with hypertensive
disorders in late preterm pregnancy. We investigated the effect of immediate delivery versus …

Background Women with a suspected large‐for‐dates fetus or a fetus with suspected
macrosomia (birthweight greater than 4000 g) are at risk of operative birth or caesarean …

Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder that typically affects 2%–5% of pregnant women
and is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality …