Induction of Labour: Eternal Controversy

Induction of Labour: Eternal Controversy

Induction of labour (IOL) is one of the most frequently used techniques in current obstetrics. According to WHO, 25% of all deliveries in developed countries are induced. Generally, developing countries have lower rates of IOL [1]. The goal is to get the advancement of the delivery before its spontaneous evolution. There are many controversies on this procedure and; therefore, dissimilar guides...

Induction of Labour and Trial Labour.

Induction of labour.

' The first account of any artificial method of bringing on premature labour was given to me by Dr. C. Kelly. He informed me that'about the year I756 there was a consultation of the most eminent men in London at that time, to consider of the moral rectitude of, and advantages which may be expected from, this practice, which met with their general approbation. The first case in which it was deem...

Induction of labour.

Induction of labour: review.

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