Given the on-going rise of low-risk inductions despite areas of uncertainty, there is a need to better understand the risks and benefits and the frequency at which the various induction agents are ...

A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose vaginal misoprostol, although some methods were less effective and safety ...

Labor induction encompasses a range of pharmacological and mechanical techniques aimed at initiating uterine contractions and achieving vaginal delivery when spontaneous onset of labour is absent or ...

Labor induction is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with nearly one-quarter of women who deliver in the U.S. undergoing the procedure each year (totaling roughly 1 million).