Obstetric "conveniences": elective induction of labor, cesarean birth on demand, and other potentially unnecessary interventions.

摘要: Common obstetric interventions are often for "convenience" rather than clinical indications. Before proceeding, it should be clear who is the beneficiary of convenience. The primary healthcare provider must make sure that women and their partners have a full understanding what known about associated risks, benefits, alternative approaches proposed intervention. Thorough accurate information allows to choose best them infant on basis individual situation. Ideally, this discussion takes place during prenatal period when there ample opportunity ask questions, reflect potential implications, confer with family members. A review common provided. While these medically indicated well-being mothers infants, evidence supporting benefits used electively controversial.