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<p /> <p /> <p>The induction of labour is a clinical decision for healthcare professionals.
These decisions are based on the latest available evidence and take account of the
risk and other clinical factors for each individual pregnancy.</p><p> </p><p>To assist
healthcare professionals, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has
published clinical guidelines on the induction of labour, which are available on the
NICE website at:</p><p> </p><p>www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/live/12012/41256/41256.pdf.</p><p>
</p><p>The NICE guidelines advise that women with uncomplicated pregnancies should
usually be offered induction of labour between 41+0 and 42+0 weeks.</p><p> </p><p>Women
can be deemed high risk for a multitude of reasons. Each reason will carry its own
set of criteria for delivery. It is not possible to say that induction for all at
risk pregnancies should be brought forward as these should be reviewed according to
individual needs.</p>
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