BTS: Should Everyone Be Induced at 39 Weeks?

22 June - 19 mins explicit
Podcast Series The Family Tribe

In this episode of Baby Tribe Shorts, Afif and Anne take a closer look at one of the most influential obstetric studies of the last decade: the ARRIVE trial.

The trial is often used in conversations about elective induction at 39 weeks, especially for low-risk first-time mothers. But what did it actually show? Did induction improve outcomes for babies? Did it really reduce C-section rates? And what happens when the findings of a carefully controlled clinical trial are applied to busy real-world maternity units?

Afif and Anne break down the design of the trial, including who was included, how the induction and expectant management groups were managed, and why the distinction between interna...

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