Title |
Morning versus evening induction of labour for improving outcomes
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, February 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd007707.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Jannet JH Bakker, Birgit Y van der Goes, Maria Pel, Ben Willem J Mol, Joris AM van der Post |
Abstract |
Induction of labour is a common intervention in obstetric practice. Traditionally, in most hospitals induction of labour with medication starts early in the morning, with the start of the working day for the day shift. In human and animal studies spontaneous onset of labour is proven to have a circadian rhythm with a preference for start of labour in the evening. Moreover, when spontaneous labour starts in the evening, the total duration of labour and delivery shortens and fewer obstetric interventions are needed. Based on these observations one might assume that starting induction of labour in the evening, in harmony with the circadian rhythm of natural birth, is more beneficial for both mother and child. |
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