Inducing Labor

Labor is usually a natural event that begins when the body knows the time is right. However, there are instances when a baby may need to be delivered before labor starts on it own. Some of those reasons are:

• Baby's health, this could be stress from contractions, low fetal weight, low amniotic fluid or other related health issues.

• Postdate pregnancy

• Mother's health, this could be gestational diabetes, preeclampsia or eclampsia (toxemia)

Your health care provider might have other reasons for suggesting induction related to your own special circumstances.

There are several ways you can be induced. Some of them are natural, others are medical interventions.

Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor.

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