A Number of Methods Can Be Used for Inducing Labor

question 7

Multiple Choice

A number of methods can be used for inducing labor.Which cervical ripening method falls under the category of mechanical or physical?

• A) Prostaglandins are used to soften and thin the cervix.
• B) Labor can sometimes be induced with balloon catheters or laminaria tents.
• C) Oxytocin is less expensive and more effective than prostaglandins but creates greater health risks.
• D) Amniotomy can be used to make the cervix more favorable for labor.

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