9. At what point should delivery be induced? [14]
In the absence of a specific disorder, induction of labor can be proposed to patients between 41+0 and 42+6 weeks (grade B). The moment of induction will be determined according to the mother’s
characteristics (local cervical conditions, uterine scar, parity, body mass index, and age), her preference, and the organization of care in the maternity unit (Professional consensus).
Nonetheless, the choice of prolongation beyond 42+0 weeks appears to involve an increase in fetal risk and must therefore be explained to the patient and balanced against the potential disadvantages of induction (Professional consensus). This comment is especially important in that the generalized use