Induction of labour versus expectant management for nulliparous women over 35 years of age: a multi-centre prospective, randomised controlled trial

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Induction of labour versus expectant management for nulliparous women over 35 years of age: a multi-centre prospective, randomised controlled trial

Background: British women are increasingly delaying childbirth. The proportion giving birth over the age of 35 rose from 12% in 1996 to 20% in 2006. Women over this age are at a higher risk of perinatal death, and antepartum stillbirth accounts for 61% of all such deaths. Women over 40 years old hav...

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Main Authors:	Walker, Kate F., Bugg, George, Macpherson, Marion, McCormick, Carol, Wildsmith, Chris, Smith, Gordon, Thornton, Jim
Format:	Article
Published:	BioMed Central 2012
Subjects:	Induction of labour Advanced maternal age Perinatal outcome Caesarean delivery
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/3128/

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