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| |    Common Medical Indications for Induction of Labor by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. reviewed and revised by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. Passing your due date: Most practitioners will recommend induction if a pregnancy goes beyond 41-42 weeks. Fetal stress or distress: If there are concerns about the baby's well-being and you are near your due date, induction of labor may be the best choice. For babies farther from the due date, induction is only used when there is a serious concern about the baby's health in the uterus, and it is clearly better for the baby to be cared for in the nursery. Maternal illness: Pre-eclampsia, uterine infection, or another medical condition may create a situation in which continuing the pregnancy may threaten the mother's health. Usually in these situations, it is also better for the baby for birth to occur. Premature rupture of the membranes: If the bag of waters breaks before labor begins, the pros and cons of inducing labor will be assessed. Near full term, it is often better for the mother and baby if labor occurs sooner rather than later. If the bag of waters breaks early in the pregnancy, watchful waiting is often the better choice.
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