ACOG Explains: Inducing Labor

Sometimes waiting for labor to start on its own becomes risky for a woman’s health or the health of her baby. If this happens, you and your ob-gyn may discuss a safe time and way to start labor. This is called labor induction. Watch this video to learn about why labor induction is done and the methods used to induce labor.

Learn more about inducing labor:

• Labor Induction
• Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks
• 8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Labor Induction