Inducing labor at 40 weeks gestation for pregnant women ages 35 and older significantly reduced the risk of perinatal death and stillbirth compared to expectant management, British researchers found. In the U.K., current national guidelines recommend induction of labor between 41 and 42 weeks. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists takes an even more conservative approach, recommending […]
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG): VBAC is safe for many women
Women and their obstetricians should consider vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) if their maternal care center can handle emergency deliveries, according to an updated practice bulletin from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) results in a successful birth in 60%-80% of cases, sparing mothers from major abdominal […]