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Published on: June 6, 2020
Maternal and perinatal outcomes of indicated inductions of labor
Everett F Magann1, Songthip T Ounpraseuth2, Christina D Miller1
1a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences , Little Rock , AR , USA .
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the labor characteristics and maternal/perinatal consequences following indicated induction of labor.
Methods:
This retrospective study examined all of the indicated inductions over 24 months and at two institutions evaluated mode of delivery (vaginal versus cesarean) as well as a comprehensive list of labor characteristics and maternal/perinatal outcomes.
Results:
There were 1577 indicated inductions with 1097/1577 (69.6%) delivering vaginally. Women with a cesarean delivery had lower parity (p < (0).0001) and Bishop's score (p < (0).0001), and higher body mass indices (p = 0.022). Indication for induction due to preeclampsia increased the risk of a cesarean delivery (p = 0.008). Chorioamnionitis, post-partum complications and NICU admissions were greater in the women delivered by cesarean section.
Conclusions:
Indicated inductions which result in cesarean delivery were more likely in women with higher body mass indexes, lower parity, and Bishops scores, as well as preeclampsia.
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