Labor Induction
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Labor Induction Item #AP154
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Labor Induction Description
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Labor induction is the use of medications or other methods to bring on (induce) labor. Labor is induced for many reasons. Some of the methods used to induce labor also can speed up labor if it is going too slowly. Labor is induced in about 20% of pregnant women in the United States.
This pamphlet will explain:
- The stages of labor
- Reasons for labor induction
- How labor induction is done
- Risks of labor induction
2009Pack of 50 pamphlets
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