A 24-year-old primigravida at 41+5 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has been offered induction of labour but wishes to know the reasons. Accordi...

Question

A 24-year-old primigravida at 41+5 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has been offered induction of labour but wishes to know the reasons. According to NICE NG235, why is induction offered from 41 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Because the risk of stillbirth increases progressively beyond 41 weeks - induction from 41 weeks reduces the rate of perinatal death compared with expectant management

Answer

Because all babies are overdue at 41 weeks

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Because the mother's risk of pre-eclampsia increases

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Because all hospitals require delivery by 42 weeks

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There is no medical reason - it is purely for scheduling convenience

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Induction at 41 Weeks - Rationale

A 24-year-old primigravida at 41+5 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has been offered induction of labour but wishes to know the reasons. According to NICE NG235, why is induction offered from 41 weeks?