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About Your Induction of Labor - 04/2023

About Your Induction of Labor
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Abstract

This handout describes a labor induction, who it is for, and what to expect for patients who are scheduled to have one. Medical providers perform labor inductions for pregnant people whose bodies are not going into labor on their own. This handout also includes information about scheduling this procedure with Labor and Delivery.

Author
6E/6S (Labor & Delivery)
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2022
Revision Date
04/2023
General Subject
Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care
Specific Subject/Keyword
Childbirth
Childbirth Education
Maternal and Infant Health
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infant Care
Pregnant Patients
Languages
English
Record ID
4981