The effect of fetal sex on the outcome of labour induction

Summary The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fetal sex on the process and the outcome of induction of labour. This was a retrospective study of 658 women carrying singleton cephalic pregnancies induced at 37-42 completed weeks' gestation. Male fetuses demonstrated significantly...

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Published in:Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2009-11, Vol.29 (8), p.711-713
Main Authors: Agarwal, U., Anastasakis, E., Kadir, R. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Apgar Score
Breech Presentation - epidemiology
Cesarean Section - statistics & numerical data
Childbirth & labor
Female
Fetal Blood - chemistry
Fetal Distress - epidemiology
Fetal sex
Gender
Gestational Age
Gynecology
Humans
induction of labour
Infant, Newborn
Labor, Induced - statistics & numerical data
Male
Obstetrics
outcome
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Women
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Summary:Summary The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fetal sex on the process and the outcome of induction of labour. This was a retrospective study of 658 women carrying singleton cephalic pregnancies induced at 37-42 completed weeks' gestation. Male fetuses demonstrated significantly more CTG abnormalities and need for fetal blood sampling. Male infants were also more likely to be delivered by emergency caesarean section. The total admission rate to the neonatal unit was higher among male babies. Male infants do not tolerate induction of labour as well as females. Fetal sex can be used as a predictive factor of the outcome in cases of induced labour.
ISSN:0144-3615
1364-6893
DOI:10.3109/01443610903191277