Labor induction is rapidly becoming the norm in many hospitals. It is alarming that at present, 1 in 5 labors are medically induced. There are some pre-existing health conditions that require concluding the pregnancy even before the due date. In some cases, the baby may have a congenital condition which requires intervention or special care at birth. Labor induction may be necessary also if the water has broken, but the labor has not started within two days or the mother has a serious infection, high blood pressure or diabetes. In these cases, the controlled environment of an induction may be one of the reasons to induce labor. However, it’s essential that the potential risks to the mother or the baby are cautiously considered before medical labor induction.Before medical labor induction, the mother’s cervix and pelvic are examined and the baby’s presentation and size are estimated. Based on these examinations, doctors decide which methods of labor induction and labor inducers are used, and evaluate the need for repeat induction or cesarean delivery.If the cervix is not ripe, mechanical dilation methods will be used before the medical labor induction, with the intention to make the cervix more favorable for labor. These medical […]

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