Understanding Labour Induction

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Induction of labour

Sometimes a woman’s labour needs to be started or sped up and here we provide an overview of induced labour and augmentation, and the reasons why these procedures can occur.

We cover both natural and medical methods to bring on labour or speed it up.

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Going into Labour

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Induced labour

Induction for being overdue

Natural therapies for induction

Augmentation of labour

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