All of the Following Statements About Labor Induction Are True

question 70

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about labor induction are true EXCEPT:

• A) Since the early 2000s, rates of labor induction have been gradually on the decline.
• B) Some women choose to have labor induction for nonmedical reasons, such as avoiding birth on a holiday or to accommodate work schedules.
• C) Based on current research, labor induction is typically not advised for non‐medical reasons.
• D) Contractions caused by induced labor tend to be more painful and prolonged than those induced through natural labor.

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