In U.S., inducing labor early is more common
Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 15:14
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As a result, the average gestational age moves from 40 weeks to 39 weeks. Use of routine inductions prompts a warning In the past, doctors often allowed pregnant women to carry well past their due date before considering inducing labor. Today, however, inductions are commonly performed well before that date rolls around.
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