Indications
Common suggested reasons for induction include:
- Postterm pregnancy, i.e. if the pregnancy has gone past the 42 week mark.
- Intrauterine fetal growth retardation (IUGR).
- There are health risks to the woman in continuing the pregnancy (e.g. she has pre-eclampsia).
- Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM); this is when the membranes have ruptured, but labor does not start within a specific amount of time.
- Premature termination of the pregnancy (abortion).
- Scheduling concerns.
- Fetal death in utero.
- Twin pregnancy continuing beyond 38 weeks.
Read more about this topic: Natural Induction (labor)
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