Labor Induction
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Labor Induction
Item #AP154
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Labor Induction Description
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A pregnant woman goes into labor before the birth of her baby. Sometimes labor is slow to begin or progress. In these cases, medications or other methods may be used to bring on (induce) labor. This is called labor induction. If keeping a pregnancy going is more of a risk than delivering the baby, then labor may be induced. Some of the methods used to induce labor also can speed up labor if it is going too slowly. Labor is induced in up to 15% of pregnant women in the United States.
This pamphlet will explain:
- Why labor may be induced
- How it is done
- What risks are involved
2001Pack of 50 pamphlets
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