Articles related to "Inductions And Cesareans"

Experts agree that routine inductions and cesareans are often unnecessary and preventable. Here is how one hospital made a difference.

Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.

Are more babies being born these days? Has the cesarean rate gone up or down? What about the number of teen pregnancies? Find out the latest statistics in birth.

Labor inductions have become commonplace in many hospital settings, even when there is no indicated risk. Using the Bishop's score helps to evaluate potential success.

The majority of mothers believe that their baby can safely arrive as early as four weeks before their due date. Experts recommend revision of preterm birth definition.

Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.