A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that 13 common methods for medically inducing labor are similarly effective, but their safety profiles differ according to clinical context.

Alternative methods (such as acupuncture and herbal supplements). We wanted to know the most effective and safest labour induction method for pregnant women at or after 37 weeks with a live baby.

A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose ...

Labor induction, also known as inducing labor, is the jumpstarting of uterine contractions before natural labor occurs, with the goal of a healthy vaginal delivery. Healthcare providers, doctors, and ...

Labor induction can take a few hours or a few days depending on the method and your body's readiness. There are several reasons a healthcare provider might recommend labor induction, including health ...

After nine months of being pregnant, you probably can’t wait for the arrival of your due date. You may be anxious about the actual labor and delivery, especially if it’s your first child. Nonetheless, ...

We reviewed records of 692 patients undergoing full, late or post-term labor induction at two large hospitals. Primary independent variables were start time (morning or evening) and method ...