- Recommendation ID
- NG207/07
- Question
Setting for induction of labour: Is it safe, effective and cost effective to carry out induction of labour in an outpatient setting? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach, taking into account women's views?
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Why this is important?
In line with the way healthcare has developed in many areas of acute care, there is an increasing desire to reduce the time women spend in hospital. Several units are already exploring outpatient induction of labour policies and there is a need to study this approach in order to determine relative risks and benefits, as well as acceptability to women.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Inducing labour
- Number
- NG207
- Date issued
- November 2021
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 30/11/2021 |