Sometimes your baby needs to arrive before your body gets the memo. When that happens, your provider may recommend an induction – using medicine or other techniques to help labor get started.

Labor induction is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with nearly one-quarter of women who deliver in the U.S. undergoing the procedure each year (totaling roughly 1 million).

Moments into the run, her legs gave out and she fell, prompting a hospital visit Though she and her baby were unharmed, the viral video sparked both support and scrutiny online Nicole Atkins, 38 weeks ...