Adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes of elective induction of labour at term vs spontaneous onset of labour; a comparison study

Abstract

Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) is a relatively common procedure in the present obstetrics practice. Decision is made by obstetricians when the extra uterine life is more favourable for the baby than intrauterine environment. However there is evidence that IOL may adversely affect both maternal and perinatal health.