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

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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...

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Main Authors: Walker Kate F, Bugg George, Macpherson Marion, McCormick Carol, Wildsmith Chris, Smith Gordon, Thornton Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/145