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What Is Labor Induction?

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Labor induction is stimulating contractions in a woman to begin childbirth. Labor inductions are usually done when there is a risk in the safety of the mother or child. Labor induction is becoming increasingly common.

Medication can be used to induce labor. A common drug class used for labor induction is the prostaglandins drug class.

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