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Induction

Induction is when labour is started artificially before it is ready to start naturally. You will be offered an induction of labour if the obstetrician who is caring for you feels that either you, your baby, or both of you, would be safer if your baby were born sooner, rather than later. There are several reasons why this may happen and it is important to understand why your doctor is suggesting induction and what methods are likely to be used.

The most common reasons for inducing labour are:

  1. Going over your due date (post-maturity)
  2. Pre-eclampsia/very high blood pressure
  3. Waters breaking before contractions start