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Defined as the
stimulation of uterine contractions before spontaneous onset of labor
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Various reasons:
DM, renal problems; Hx of rapid delivery; intraterine fetal demise.
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Contraindicated
: active genital herpes, transverse fetal lie, prior classic uterine incision
(vertical incision in upper portion of uterus); patient refusal
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Labor readiness:
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Determined by
fetal maturity (LMP, EDC, US)
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Cervical
readiness: Bishop’s score, a method of evaluation, scoring 0 – 3 on criteria
including cervical dilation, effacement, consistency, position & fetal
station.
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A score of 9 =
favorable for induction.
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