Inducing Labor

A recent study, conducted by UCSF obstetrician Dr. Aaron Caughey, indicated that inductions do not necessarily lead to an increase in cesarean birth. Rather, “it’s how the induction is managed. Patience is really a virtue in this setting.” The study indicated that inductions actually decreased the cesarean rate when women were past their due date (when complications increase) and when the induction process was given time to be effective.