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Lamaze Urges Expectant Parents to Learn Reasons for Induction.(Lamaze International suggests parents refuse induced labor unless there is a true, medical reason)(www.lamaze.org)

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| September 22, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

About nineteen percent of all live births in the United States are induced, double from nine percent over the last decade. More doctors and healthcare providers than ever are encouraging pregnant women to opt for induction rather than allowing labor to start on its own.

Induction is the artificial initiation of labor, often by using an IV drug called Pitocin. Lamaze International has issued a new recommendation urging expectant parents to understand their options before choosing induction.

Lamaze[TM] International suggests that expectant parents refuse induction unless there is a true, medical indication for the procedure.

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