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labor induction

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labor induction,
a nursing intervention from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) defined as initiation or augmentation of labor by mechanical or pharmacologic methods. See also Nursing Interventions Classification.


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It can be common for the doctors or midwives to discuss to you about undergoing labor induction procedures.
Clinical trials conducted in the 21st century show many obstetric interventions, such as continuous electronic fetal monitoring and routine use of labor induction or augmentation, do not aid, as previously believed, and have potentially adverse effects.
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