What is labor induction? OB/GYN answers 5 common questions about inducing labor | Stanford

Nearly 30% of labors have been induced in the United States in recent years. It’s important to know what labor induction is, why it might be suggested, and its safety - Dr. Deirdre Lyell explains more in this video.

0:00 Introduction
0:18 What is induction of labor?
0:27 How is labor induction done?
2:05 Why should your provider suggest induction of labor?
3:07 Is induction of labor safe and is it painful?
3:44 Should I ask for elective induction of labor?

Dr. Deirdre Lyell is a professor of maternal-fetal medicine and ObGyn at Stanford Medicine.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 3/25/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and ultimately save lives.

Stanford Center for Health Education

Digital Medic