Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3440628 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Risk of cesarean increases over the duration of induction but does not reach clinical certainty. Cesarean probability is greater with nulliparity, hypertension, diabetes, older maternal age, or higher birthweight. Inductions without stated indications may not carry an increased risk of cesarean.
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Authors
Kenneth A. BS, Darcy B. MD, MS, Thomas R. MD,