Labor Induction and C-Section
The facts behind the "cascade of interventions"
Does labor induction increase the risk of C-section?
It’s a simple question, but one of tremendous importance to many women as they near the end of pregnancy. The share of induced labors has increased over time, and at this point a very large share of women will be offered a labor induction, typically around 39 weeks of pregnancy. In at least some cases…