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Labor induction
Induction of labor to deliver the baby sooner may be considered when there are maternal or fetal indications that continuing the pregnancy will be harmful.
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A 40-year old female asked:
I am 37weeks preg, my doctor said baby's heart beat is rapid and she have to do an induction to labor in able to save the baby..should i let her?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Why isn't labor starting? And is induction likely to be succesfull in my situation? I had my son two years ago and i went into labor at 39 weeks and one day. I was 1cm and 70% effefaced when labor started. Thay gave me patosin to speed things up and i end
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A 37-year old female asked:
My sister is now in her 38th week of pregnancy.She conceived through ivf.she has been advised for labour induction n then delivery now.is it safe?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Am 41 weeks and 4 days pregnant two days ago they carried out an induction for my labour to start bt nothing happened no dilation they told me to go back home is it dangerous to go past your due date?
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A 26-year old asked:
What is ''active management of labor'' then?
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A 45-year old asked:
what are the first signs of labor in month 8?
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A member asked:
What are the chances of having two premature labors?
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A 37-year old asked:
Signs of early labor?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the second stage of labor?
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A 49-year old asked:
Could my labor cause endometriosis?
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A 34-year old asked:
What will labor and delivery be like?
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A 48-year old asked:
How do they speed up prolonged labor?
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A 49-year old asked:
Does reflexology really bring on labor?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What's the chances of dying during labor?
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A 18-year old asked:
how do you send yourself into early labor?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is it true that having sex can start labor?
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A 38-year old asked:
How much does getting a labor epidural hurt?
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A 34-year old asked:
Do nurses or doctors run Labor and Delivery?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is it normal to get hot flashes after labor?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is a ''physiological'' third stage of labor?
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A 30-year old asked:
Will I feel much pain in the first stage of labor?
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A 29-year old asked:
Name of a drug used to slow down/stop labor in women?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is there something I can do to avoid a prolonged labor?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why does labor take such a long time for first-time moms?
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A 27-year old asked:
What are some exercises I can do in preparation for labor?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I am 9 months and no pain at all or labor what should i do?
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A 36-year old asked:
What exercises will help prepare me for labor and delivery?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Labored breathing?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does anyone had an epidural for any reason other than labor?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What medications can they give you during labor for anxiety?
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