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Induction of labour
Te whakahohenga whakawhānautanga
Induction is when labour is started artificially instead of letting it happen naturally. Women are offered an induction if it seems safer for the pēpi (baby) to be born sooner rather than later.
This Te Whatu Ora leaflet on induction of labour explains more about how induction is done and what you are likely to experience.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed November 2024.
Review key: HIGIB-113323
