Abstract

(Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017;57(4):440–445) Obesity in pregnancy is a growing issue and has been associated with increased risk of maternal and fetal complications such as gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. While increased fetal surveillance during such pregnancies has been recommended, there is little information concerning the induction of labor (IOL) in pregnant obese women. This retrospective study aimed to compare the impact of IOL and expectant management on neonatal and maternal outcomes, hypothesizing that term IOL was not associated with an increased risk of cesarean delivery.

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