02 January 2018 02 Jan 2018

Induction of labour: How do women get information and make decisions? Findings of a qualitative study

Induction of labour is one of the most frequently performed interventions in pregnancy, accounting for around 25% of all births in England (NHS Digital, 2017) Induction carries the risk of further interventions and is associated with increased pain in labour and an increased likelihood of instrumental delivery (Shetty et al, 2005; National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), 2008; Cheyne et al, 2012)