How can you induce a woman to go into labor, and why would a doctor induce someone instead of just letting them give birth whenever it happens naturally?
In: Biology
Labor is induced by giving the pregnant woman drugs which cause the uterus to contact, which starts labor. They may also be given drugs that cause the cervix to dilate.
The reason for inducement is that there is some serious risk to either the mother or the baby. Some risks include gestational diabetes, preclampsia (high blood pressure), baby way too big or small, problems with the placenta that mean the baby can’t get proper nutrients or oxygen, or the water breaking without going into labor.
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