Analysis of Obstetric Outcomes by Hospital Location, Volume, and Teaching Status Associated With Non–Medically Indicated Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks
Abstract:ImportanceNon–medically indicated induction of labor has been demonstrated to potentially improve some obstetric outcomes, such as decreasing cesarean birth. It has been reported that rates of cesarean birth and other obstetric outcomes vary among hospitals with different characteristics.ObjectiveTo assess whether obstetric outcomes differ between nulliparous individuals with low-risk pregnancies managed with non–medically indicated induction of labor compared with expectant management in different types of ho… Show more
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