Infinitive. to induce
Past. induced
Past participle. induced
Gerund. inducing
Labor is induced to stimulate contractions of the uterus in an effort to have a vaginal birth.
Done to: labor
In order to: stimulate contractions of the uterus in an effort to have a vaginal birth
One approach to try to reduce this trauma has been to induce labor early, so that we may deliver before the baby grows too big.
Group. we
Done to: labor
At time: early
In order to: deliver before the baby grows too big
Although some parents and doctors may feel the existing evidence is sufficient to justify inducing labor, others may disagree.
Done to: labor
Further high-quality studies are needed to find out what is the best time to induce labor towards the end of pregnancy and how to improve the accuracy in diagnosing macrosomia.
Done to: labor
At time: towards the end of pregnancy
Sometimes when labor is going to be induced, the cervix is not yet "ripe" or soft.
Done to: labor
At time: Sometimes