Labor induction can take a few hours or a few days depending on the method and your body's readiness. There are several reasons a healthcare provider might recommend labor induction, including health ...

Preterm labor contractions Regular contractions before 37 weeks may be a sign of premature labor. The timing of regular contractions means that they follow a pattern. For example, if you’re getting a ...

Use of epidurals also on the rise ...

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).