Triangle, VA
A 22-year-old female asked:
I'm past my due date is tere any way i can induce my labor?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Darrin Cunninghamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Talk to your doc: Your doctor will probably talk to you about induction soon. We usually schedule induction about 1 to 2 weeks after your due date. It is usually better if your labor will start naturally. Induction of labor can stress your baby, so the baby needs to be monitored.
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