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Study links induction with cesarean birth, NICU care
Yet another study has shown that induction for non-medical reasons at full-term increases a woman’s risk of cesarean birth and other adverse outcomes. Induction of labor for non-recognized indications was associated with a 67 percent increased relative risk of cesarean section, compared with spontaneous labor. Induction also significantly increased the chance of the newborn needing care from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, compared with infants born after the onset of spontaneous labor. The study’s authors concluded, “Caution is warranted with a liberal policy of induction of labor at term in an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy.” Read the news article.
Our bi-weekly Birth & Parenting News blog highlights the latest news items, research results, consumer alerts, and legislative action alerts of interest to expectant and new parents and the professionals who work them. From Center for the Childbearing Year.