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Induction of labour in low-risk pregnancies before 40 weeks of gestation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials - PubMed This systematic review of 16 randomized trials, which included 8796 pregnancies, did not demonstrate a reduction in caesarean births or perinatal morbidity from induction of labour (IoL) at 39-40 weeks for non-medical indications. However, IoL at 39-40 weeks may be associated with a lower incidence....

Great summary - full text of this scientific paper available- see below "The human gut microbiome harbors a diverse range of microbes that play a fundamental role in the health and well-being of their host. The early-life microbiome has a major influence on human development and long-term health. Perinatal factors such as maternal nutrition, antibiotic use, gestational age and mode of delivery influence the initial colonization, development, and function of the neonatal gut microbiome. The perturbed early-life gut microbiome predisposes infants to diseases in early and later life. Understanding how perinatal factors guide and shape the composition of the early-life microbiome is essential to improving infant health. The following review provides a synopsis of perinatal factors with the most decisive influences on initial microbial colonization of the infant gut. https://oaepublish.com/mrr/article/view/4644