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They are going to induce labor on my boyfriends daughter around 1pm. will she suddenly go into labor then? or will it take a long time. thanks

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Induction: Each individual mom has a different reaction to induction, but generally speaking the labor starts shortly after the medicines are introduced.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 8/21/2014

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A member asked:

They are going to induce labor on my boyfriends daughter around 1pm. will she suddenly go into labor then? or will it take a long time. thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Honore agreed

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