Preventive Induction of Labor for Non-Urgent Indications at Term and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Induction of labor (IOL) is a common practice in many parts of the world. However, the benefits and risks of preventive IOL for the mother and baby have yet to be critically assessed. This study is to investigate the effects of preventive IOL for non-urgent indications at term on maternal and neonatal outcomes.