Labor Induction Vs Expectant Management In Low-Risk Nulliparous Women

Synopsis A recent clinical study demonstrates that labour induction in nulliparous results in a significantly lower frequency of cesarean delivery while having nearly no ameliorative effect on composite adverse perinatal outcomes. This week's ' MED FACT'  discusses a clinical trial from The New England Journal of Medicine, “ Labor Induction versus Expectant Management in Low-Risk Nulliparous Women ”. 2018. Authors : William A.

Grobman, Madeline M. Rice, Uma M. Reddy et al. Key Takeaways Induction of labor (at 39 weeks in low-risk nulliparous women) result in a significantly lower frequency of cesarean delivery while having nearly no ameliorative effect on composite adverse perinatal outcomes Objective Study Type Participants To study the perinatal and maternal consequences of induction of labor at 39 weeks among low-risk nulliparous women Randomized Control Trial (The ARRIVE Trial) 6096…