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Why would a doctor suggest inducing labor?

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Inducing labor lowers the chances of perinatal death and meconium aspiration (inhalation of the baby's first bowel movement in utero). The risk of both of these rises past 40 weeks, with the steepest increase occurring after 42 week. read more

If your doctor or midwife has concerns about your health or your baby's health toward the end of your pregnancy, he or she might suggest speeding up the process. This is called inducing labor, or induction. read more

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