Why is Labor Induction Advised with IUGR?
One of the long-held beliefs about a baby with IUGR is that if the baby too small in utero, the baby will thrive better outside the uterus. Providers have recommended early induction of labor in order to give the baby a better chance to begin to gain weight. Statistics show that in some areas, twice as many women with IUGR are induced early as compared to women without IUGR. It’s not surprising that these early inductions can more likely lead to instrumental deliveries and cesareans without showing improved health outcomes with babies. Mothers who know little about IUGR may agree to an induction simply because they are not informed about any other options and do not wish to go against their provider’s advice. The truth is that there is growing evidence that recommending an early induction for babies who are small may not necessarily be the best course of action for every mother with IUGR. Is it Safe to Wait for Labor to Start if You Have IUGR? So the real question is that even though w
