Obstetrics & gynaecology

Cesarean rate not significantly impacted in induction study

(HealthDay)—For healthy nulliparous women with a Bishop score of 5 or less, elective induction did not significantly impact the rate of cesarean delivery compared with expectant management, according to a study published ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Elective induction at term tied to lower odds of cesarean

(HealthDay)—Compared with expectant management, elective induction at term (37 to 40 weeks of gestation) is associated with reduced likelihood of cesarean delivery, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Obstetrics ...