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  2. Labor induction - Wikipedia

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    The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended against elective induction before 39 weeks if there is no medical indication and the cervix is unfavorable. [14] One recent study indicates that labor induction at term (41 weeks) or post-term reduces the rate of caesarean section by 12%, and also reduces fetal death. [15]

  3. Late termination of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Canada: During the year 2019, approximately 87% of abortions occurred by 12 weeks, with 1.17% occurring after 21 weeks. [26] England and Wales: In 2015, 8% of abortions occurred after 12 weeks; 0.1% occurred at or over 24 weeks. [27] New Zealand: In 2003, 2.03% of induced abortions were done between weeks 16 and 19, and 0.56% were done over 20 ...

  4. Postterm pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    A 2019 randomized control trial of induced labor at 42 or 43 weeks was terminated early due to statistical evidence of "significantly increased risk for women induced at the start of week 43". The study implies clinical guidelines for induction of labor no later than at 41 gestational weeks. [22]

  5. Inducing labor after 41-week pregnancy can save babies' lives

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    (This June 7 story corrects, in paragraph 6, list of countries with one trial each to include Turkey, not Sweden) By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who have not delivered by ...

  6. Pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    The decision to perform an induction must be made after weighing the risks and benefits, but is safer after 39 weeks. [17] Events after 42 weeks are considered postterm. [63] When a pregnancy exceeds 42 weeks, the risk of complications for both the woman and the fetus increases significantly. [67] [68] Therefore, in an otherwise uncomplicated ...

  7. Man Gives Birth After He Was Induced At 37 Weeks - AOL

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    The post Man Gives Birth After He Was Induced At 37 Weeks first appeared on Bored Panda. ... (August 27), Alex Chichelli announced that he had spent the last three days in labor. In a new video ...

  8. Childbirth - Wikipedia

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    Unless there is some other indication, mothers can attempt a trial of labour and most are able to have a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC). [79] Induced births and elective cesarean before 39 weeks can be harmful to the neonate as well as harmful or without benefit to the mother.

  9. Cervical effacement - Wikipedia

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    A score of 8 and above indicates induction of labor is favorable and the possibility of a vaginal delivery with induction will be similar to spontaneous labor. [ 10 ] Cervical effacement is an important component of the Bishop score and is reported as a percentage. 0% indicates the cervix is at normal length, 50% indicates the cervix is half of ...