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    Labor Induction Also Known As Inducing Labor Refers To When A Care Provider Initiates Labor Artificially Instead of Allowing The Labor To Starts On Its Own

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    Labor induction is when a care provider artificially starts the labor process instead of waiting for it to begin naturally. This is done by mechanically opening the cervix, breaking the water bag, or administering medications to induce contractions, sometimes using a combination of methods. Labor is induced when the mother or fetus's health is at risk or if the pregnancy has passed the due date. Common induction methods include using prostaglandins to soften the cervix, sweeping the amniotic membranes, artificially rupturing the water bag, or administering oxytocin intravenously to induce contractions. Risks of induction include failed induction requiring a c-section, low fetal heart rate due to excessive contractions, infection from rupt

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    Labor induction is when a care provider artificially starts the labor process instead of waiting for it to begin naturally. This is done by mechanically opening the cervix, breaking the water bag, or administering medications to induce contractions, sometimes using a combination of methods. Labor is induced when the mother or fetus's health is at risk or if the pregnancy has passed the due date. Common induction methods include using prostaglandins to soften the cervix, sweeping the amniotic membranes, artificially rupturing the water bag, or administering oxytocin intravenously to induce contractions. Risks of induction include failed induction requiring a c-section, low fetal heart rate due to excessive contractions, infection from rupt

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    Labor induction is when a care provider artificially starts the labor process instead of waiting for it to begin naturally. This is done by mechanically opening the cervix, breaking the water bag, or administering medications to induce contractions, sometimes using a combination of methods. Labor is induced when the mother or fetus's health is at risk or if the pregnancy has passed the due date. Common induction methods include using prostaglandins to soften the cervix, sweeping the amniotic membranes, artificially rupturing the water bag, or administering oxytocin intravenously to induce contractions. Risks of induction include failed induction requiring a c-section, low fetal heart rate due to excessive contractions, infection from rupt

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    Labor Induction Also Known As Inducing Labor Refers To When A Care Provider Initiates Labor Artificially Instead of Allowing The Labor To Starts On Its Own

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    Labor induction is when a care provider artificially starts the labor process instead of waiting for it to begin naturally. This is done by mechanically opening the cervix, breaking the water bag, or administering medications to induce contractions, sometimes using a combination of methods. Labor is induced when the mother or fetus's health is at risk or if the pregnancy has passed the due date. Common induction methods include using prostaglandins to soften the cervix, sweeping the amniotic membranes, artificially rupturing the water bag, or administering oxytocin intravenously to induce contractions. Risks of induction include failed induction requiring a c-section, low fetal heart rate due to excessive contractions, infection from rupt

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    Labor Induction also known as inducing labor refers to when a care provider initiates labor

    artificially instead of allowing the labor to starts on its own. This process involves mechanically

    opening the cervix, breaking the water bag or administering medications to start the contraction

    and it could also be a combination of these methods. The care provider induces labor in order to

    speed up the delivery process in circumstances where the mother’s health or the fetus’s health is

    at risk or when the mother has past due date of delivery. Normally. Labor starts naturally any

    time between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.

    There are several methods of inducing labor which include ripening the cervix, this occur when

    prostaglandins in a pill or as a suppository are placed into the vagina to soften or ripen the

    cervix. Sweeping the membranes of the amniotic sac method, this occur when the care provider

    sweeps over the covering of the amniotic sac with a gloved finger. This method separates the sac

    from the cervix and the lower uterine wall. The artificial rupture the amniotic sac method also

    known as amniotomy, the care provider makes a tiny opening in the amniotic sac in order for the

    water to break. Lastly, the care provider can administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously which

    start or speed up the contractions.

    Risks for labor induction include failed induction, occurs when the method used does not result

    in a vaginal delivery after 24 hours, therefore, a c-section might be necessary. Low fetal heart

    rate is when the neonate’s oxygen supply is insufficient and heart rate decreases due to

    medications being used that causes the uterus to contract too much. Rupturing the membrane

    might increase the risk of infection for both mother and the baby because the longer the time

    between rupture and labor, the higher the risk for infection. Uterine rupture which is very rare

    but serious complication in which the uterus tears along the scar line from a prior c-section or a
    major uterine surgery. Lastly, when the uterine muscle does not properly contract after delivery,

    serious bleeding after giving birth can occur.

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