Thursday, 16 November 2017

Giving birth on due date 'less risky'

Giving birth on due date 'less risky'

Stillbirth and newborn death risk could be reduced by offering more pregnant women the chance to give birth on their due date, experts believe. Currently, women who are overdue but well are often given a couple of extra weeks to see if labour will happen spontaneously before doctors intervene. New research suggests bringing forward induction to 40 weeks' gestation may be a safer option for mothers and babies.

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