The ARRIVE Trial: Towards a universal recommendation of induction of labour at 39 weeks?

Cervical Ripening Efficacy of Synthetic Osmotic Cervical Dilator Compared With Oral Misoprostol at Term

“…2 The majority of women undergoing induction of labor present with an unfavorable cervix. 2,3 Preinduction cervical ripening has been shown to reduce the induction-todelivery interval. 1,2,[4][5][6] An optimal agent is one that is readily available, safe, and effective and has a predictable response with minimal side effects.…”

“…2,3 Preinduction cervical ripening has been shown to reduce the induction-todelivery interval. 1,2,[4][5][6] An optimal agent is one that is readily available, safe, and effective and has a predictable response with minimal side effects. Two commonly used methods for cervical ripening are prostaglandin analogs and mechanical devices.…”

“…1 This number is expected to rise in the future. 2 The majority of women undergoing induction of labor present with an unfavorable cervix. 2,3 Preinduction cervical ripening has been shown to reduce the induction-to-delivery interval.…”

Outpatient Foley catheter induction protocol provides clinical and cost benefits

“…3 ACOG recommends these findings be considered,however, patient's preferences, available resources, and the induction setting are also important. 4,5 If induction is needed, these findings combined with the high satisfaction associated with outpatient cervical ripening emphasize the need for safe, effective, outpatient cervical ripening. 6,7 Labor induction is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States and is more costly than traditional vaginal delivery.…”

Unprecedently high rates of gestational diabetes in women with body mass index ≥40kg/m2 at booking: A retrospective UK cohort study

“…The question of whether class III obesity constitutes an indication for IOL at 39 weeks will require further scrutiny. Although the ARRIVE findings have been supported by subsequent meta-analyses, Migliorelli et al rightly point out in a recent edition of this journal that caution is required before extrapolating these results into different populations or into a universal policy of recommending elective induction at term [5].…”