To identify independent risk factors for cesarean delivery after induction of labor IOL and to develop a nomogram for predicting cesarean delivery among nulliparous women undergoing IOL at term. Inductions were identified using ICD-9 codes. Demographic, delivery, and outcome data were abstracted manually from the medical record. Women with a contraindication to vaginal delivery malpresentation, abnormal placentation, prior myomectomy were excluded. Independent risk factors for cesarean delivery were identified using logistic regression.
Predicting Cesarean Delivery After Induction of Labor Among Nulliparous Women at Term
Predicting Cesarean Delivery After Induction of Labor Among Nulliparous Women at Term
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