Inductions

This presentation examines the trends in labor induction in the U.S. from 1990 to 2023, highlighting a significant increase in induction rates across nearly all gestational ages. It explores differences by race, age, parity, and geographic region, as well as the impact of the 2018 ARRIVE trial, which accelerated the rise in inductions at 39 weeks. The presentation also discusses the relationship between inductions and rising prematurity rates, comparing U.S. trends to those in England and considering the broader implications for maternal and neonatal health.