Induction of labour or ‘being induced’ is a process that starts your labour artificially. In most pregnancies labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks, leading to the birth of the baby.
Induction of Labour
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Induction of labour or ‘being induced’ is a process that starts your labour artificially. In most pregnancies labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks, leading to the birth of the baby.