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