TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Induction of Labor A1 - Dy, Jessica A2 - Posner, Glenn D. A2 - Dy, Jessica A2 - Black, Amanda A2 - Jones, Griffith D. PY - 2015 T2 - Oxorn-Foote Human Labor & Birth, 6e AB - Induction of labor is the artificial initiation of labor before its spontaneous onset. It should be considered when the benefits of earlier delivery outweigh the potential risks to the mother and baby associated with induction of labor and prolongation of pregnancy. A careful and well-documented discussion should be made between the health care provider and the patient and should include the reason for induction, method of induction, and risks associated with induction of labor. Some of the common indications for induction of labor are discussed below. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/12/07 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1106376195 ER -