Naegele's rule: a reappraisal

Authors
Baskett, TF Nagele, F
Citation
Tf. Baskett et F. Nagele, Naegele's rule: a reappraisal, BR J OBST G, 107(11), 2000, pp. 1433-1435
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
ISSN journal
14700328 → ACNP
Volume
107
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1433 - 1435
Database
ISI
SICI code
1470-0328(200011)107:11<1433:NRAR>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The origin of Naegele's rule to calculate the expected date of confinement is reviewed. It is possible that the rule has been misinterpreted, resultin g in an earlier estimated date of delivery with implications for induction of labour for post dates pregnancy.