FOGSI EEBR 2025: Ethical Evidence-Based Recommendations: Induction of Labor

Written in association with the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), and with contributions from a multitude of recognised experts led by FOGSI (2025-2026) president Sunita Tandulwadkar; the Ethical Evidence-based Recommendations (EEBR) series provides clinicians with the latest updates and advances in the field, with each book focusing on a different subspecialty.

Induction of labour is the commencement of labour artificially. It is a critical component of obstetric care, aiming to safeguard maternal and neonatal health under specific clinical circumstances. Over recent years, a growing body of evidence has sought to guide practitioners in making informed decisions regarding the timing, methods and indications for induction, balancing the benefits of intervention against the potential risks.  

This book presents an ethical and evidence-based approach to induction of labour, providing insights drawn from the latest clinical guidelines and research. The reviews addresses key clinical questions, offering practical recommendations based on close analysis of available data.

Other titles in the series include:

• Antenatal Fetal Surveillance
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Genetics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy
• Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
• Preterm Labor

Sunita Tandulwadkar MD (Obs and Gynae) FICS (Gynae-Endoscopy) FICOG President FOGSI (2025-2026)
Gynaecological Endoscopist and ART & IVF Specialist; Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Chief, IVF & Endoscopy Centre, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune; Founder and Medical Director, Solo Clinic IVF - A Centre for Excellence in Infertility and Endoscopy, Pune; Founder and Medical Director, Solo Stem Cells - A Stem Cell Research and Application Centre, Pune; Founder and Director, Alive Regenerative Wellness, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Manju Puri MD FRCOG (Hon Causa)
Director Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and SSK Hospital, New Delhi, India

K Aparna Sharma MD DNB FICOG MNAMS MSc (Foetal Medicine)
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Ameya C Purandare MD DNB DGO DGP FCPS FICOG MNAMS
Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Purandare Hospital, KJ Somaiya Medical College, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Uma Wankhede MD (Obs and Gynae)
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Baramati, Maharashtra, India

Pooja Lodha DNB (Obs and Gynae) Fellow Foetal Medicine FOGSI-FMF UK Certified
Lead Consultant, Department of Foetal Medicine, Ruby Hall Clinic and Bharati Vidyapeeth University and Hospital, Pune; Director, Kangaroo Cradle, Foetal Care Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India