Comparison of maternal complications between spontaneous and induced labor
Abstract
Background: Induction of labor is a common obstetric intervention used when continuation of pregnancy poses risks to the mother or fetus. However, induction of labor may be associated with increased maternal complications compared to spontaneous labor. Objective: To compare maternal complications between spontaneous and induced labor. Methods: This comparative observational study included 253 pregnant women managed at a tertiary care center. Of these, 195 underwent spontaneous labor and 58 underwent induced labor. Maternal complications were recorded and compared between groups. Chi-square test was applied where expected cell counts were adequate, and Fisher’s Exact test was used when expected counts were less than five. A P value
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Maternal and fetal healthcare
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1311–1312
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN