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induction of labor

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Noun1.induction of labor - (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac
induction - the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"
midwifery, obstetrics, tocology, OB - the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother


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A 32-year-old primigravida was admitted at 40 weeks' gestation for induction of labor following amniorrhexis.
Cervical emphysema secondary to pneumomediastinum as a complication ... by Ogawa, Kaoru / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Unfortunately, as is nearly always the case, the study made no attempt to determine how many of the deaths were related to obstetric interventions such as the induction of labor, epidural block, and cesarean section.
Real revealing the risks: obstetrical interventions and maternal ... by Wagner, Marsden / Mothering
The Chinese Obstetrics & Gynecology Society (COGS) announced in August 2006 that it intended to list Propess as a recommended product for cervical dilation in new guidelines for induction of labor that will be published in 2007.
Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation and Cytokine PharmaSciences, Inc. Reach ... by Business Wire
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