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What Happens When You're Induced — and Is Labor Induction Right for You?
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See moreIn some cases your practitioner may decide it’s best to induce labor and give nature a little nudge.
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These days practitioners aim to carry all pregnancies to term, or until 39 weeks — which means labor should not be induced electively before then.
But situations do sometimes arise when nature needs a little nudge.
Here’s why your
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