Induced labor results in more postpartum hemorrhage than spontaneous labor, which increases the risk for blood transfusion, hysterectomy, placenta implantation abnormalities in future pregnancies, a longer hospital stay, and more hospital readmissions.
Labor induction raises the risk that the uterine muscles won't contract the way they should after giving birth. This condition, called uterine atony, can lead to serious bleeding after a baby is born.
Elective induction increases the risk of giving birth to a baby that is near-term (born between 35 and 37 weeks, even when it seems the baby should be 38–40 or even 42 weeks by dates).
Inducing labor may help lower your risk of complications from certain medical conditions. Your healthcare provider may also recommend labor induction if you have a past history of stillbirth or other complications during childbirth.
The problem(s) of induction, in their most general setting, reflect our difficulty in providing the required justifications. Philosophical folklore has it that David Hume identified a severe problem with induction, namely, that its justification is either circular or question-begging. As C. D.
Some women find induction of labour more painful
Some people feel that this has a negative effect on women's experiences, and it is easy to become tired and/or disillusioned more quickly than if they were in spontaneous early labour. The contractions brought on by an oxytocin drip can also be very strong.
Americans tend to be hesitant to adopt new cooking tech.
Or so a representative from LG told us. Induction is different enough to feel unfamiliar, and it makes some potential owners hesitant to switch. The LG rep compared it to the situation with convection ovens, which help cook food faster and more evenly.
Yes. In addition to some conditions for which labor induction is recommended, new research suggests that induction for healthy women at 39 weeks in their first full-term pregnancies may reduce the risk of cesarean birth.
However, elective induction may be associated with drawbacks such as increased length of labor, the potential for patient/provider impatience, Cesarean delivery, a long latent phase, increased cost, and neonatal morbidity if the gestational age is less than 39 weeks of gestation [3,8].
"I wish I'd known about the intensity of induced contractions. Mine came one on top of another, with no 'rest' period as there is with natural contractions to let me catch my breath." "If you want an epidural, ask for it early on, preferably before you have the drip.
Induction keeps the baby from getting any bigger, which lowers the risk of Cesarean. Elective Cesareans for big baby are only beneficial; that is, they don't have major risks that could outweigh the benefits.
Very occasionally, labor induction doesn't work, especially if the cervix isn't effaced and dilated. If this is the case for you, your practitioner may try to induce labor again or opt for a C-section.
Pitocin can be a good tool to strengthen or start labor, however, improper use can lead to serious long-term consequences for the baby. Potential birth injuries associated with Pitocin misuse include: Birth Asphyxia. Cerebral Palsy.
Conclusion. This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that IOL is associated with a significant decrease in the rate of cesarean birth without increasing the risk for severe perineal lacerations when compared to expectant management. These data should be used to reassure patients considering an IOL.
Induced women were more likely to deliver by cesarean (35.9%) than women in spontaneous labor (18.9%), unadjusted OR 2.35 [95% CI 1.97-2.79].
If you have conceived your pregnancy through IVF, then you may have been advised that it is safer to induce your labour at term because the risk of stillbirth is higher for you. Some studies suggest that the chance of stillbirth is increased when a pregnancy has been conceived through IVF (ref 36,37).
Risks with induction
Having an induction for reasons other than prolonged pregnancy may increase the chance that you will need an emergency caesarean section. Women who are induced are more likely to experience above average blood loss after the birth.
Several factors are considered as predictors of induction failure such as Bishop's score < 6, nulliparity, gestational age < 41 weeks, maternal age > 30 years, pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), isolated oligohydramnios, gestational diabetes, and hypertension [3–5].
Your provider may recommend inducing labor if your health or your baby's health is at risk or if you're 2 weeks or more past your due date. For some women, inducing labor is the best way to keep mom and baby healthy. Inducing labor should be for medical reasons only.
So, when spontaneous contractions start in the evening, the total duration of labour and delivery shortens and less obstetrical interventions are needed (Heres 2000). Based on these observations one might assume that starting induction of labour in the evening is more beneficial for mother and child.
Your doctor may recommend inducing labor before your due date for many reasons. These can include health concerns like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or a problem with the growth of your fetus. In these cases, the risks of continuing the pregnancy outweigh the risks of giving birth early.
According to Popper, the problem of induction as usually conceived is asking the wrong question: it is asking how to justify theories given they cannot be justified by induction. Popper argued that justification is not needed at all, and seeking justification "begs for an authoritarian answer".
Induced labor results in more postpartum hemorrhage than spontaneous labor, which increases the risk for blood transfusion, hysterectomy, placenta implantation abnormalities in future pregnancies, a longer hospital stay, and more hospital readmissions.
Inductions are often medically necessary, most commonly when the the baby is overdue – beyond 41 weeks – but also for women with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes.