A large new study adds to the evidence that inducing labor at 39 weeks is as safe as waiting for labor to occur naturally, a finding that experts say could change the way some women in the U.S. choose ...

Researchers say inducing labor a week or two early reduces the chances of needing a cesarean delivery. It’s also better for the health of the mother and the baby. Share on Pinterest A cesarean ...

Both mothers and babies may benefit when labor is induced at 39 weeks. Mothers and babies both may benefit from inducing labor at 39 weeks, according to a study in the Journal of Obstetrics. Choosing ...

Using a breast pump may help start labor contractions for some full-term pregnant women or for those past their due dates. The theory is that nipple stimulation from the breast pump increases the ...

If your doctor or midwife has concerns about your or your baby's health toward the end of your pregnancy, they might suggest speeding up the process. This is called inducing labor, or induction.

Doctors may recommend inducing labor to protect the health of the pregnant person or the baby, especially if the pregnancy goes past term. Medical procedures to induce labor include cervical ripening, ...

Whether you've got a holiday coming up or a big event to work around, there are plenty of reasons you might want to induce your period. But, can you actually induce your period? And is it safe to do ...