Labor, Induced
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Artificially induced UTERINE CONTRACTION. Generally, LABOR, OBSTETRIC is induced with the intent to cause delivery of the fetus and termination of pregnancy. |
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check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; amniotomy in inducing labor: coord IM with AMNION /surg (IM) |
Labor, Induced Categories.
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Cervical Ripening - A change in the cervix with respect to its readiness to relax. The cervix becomes softer, more flexible, more distensible, and shorter in the final weeks of pregnancy. Though naturally occurring during normal pregnancy, it can also be induced for certain cases of prolonged or high-risk pregnancy by administration of hormones. |
Labor, Induced Definitions and Terms
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