Induced labor

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Broader Terms

birth

Related Terms

obstetrics, oxytocic

Scope Note

artificially induced uterine contractions intended to cause delivery of the fetus.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Prematurity One problem with induced labor is that due dates are not exact.
  • An induced labor is more difficult than a labor that has started spontaneously.
  • Induced labor is controversial in some situations.
  • When performed properly, induced labor is a safe procedure for both mother and baby.
  • "An induced labor is by nature less effective than a spontaneous labor," says Dr.

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