![]() ![]() The process of labour involves the cervix opening (dilating) and the uterus contracting to push your baby out. ![]() This is often referred to as your ‘waters breaking’. This is sometimes referred to as ‘ripening of the cervix’ and can sometimes take a few days to occur.īefore or during labour the membranes break (rupture) releasing the fluid. These waters are contained within the sac (the membranes), which protect your baby whilst he/she is developing in the womb (uterus).Īs your body gets ready for labour, the neck of the womb softens and shortens. How your body prepares to give birthĭuring pregnancy your baby is surrounded by water, often called the ‘waters’ or amniotic fluid. The most common reason for induction of labour is to avoid the risks associated with a prolonged pregnancy (a pregnancy lasting longer than 42 weeks). For example, if you have a medical condition in pregnancy such as diabetes or high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) and there comes a time when it is clinically indicated that giving birth would benefit the health of you or your baby. There are a number of reasons why induction may be offered and recommended. At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, this varies between 1 to 1.5 in 5 labours. On average approximately 1 in 5 labours are induced. Induction of labour is the process designed to start labour artificially. Most women will start labour spontaneously by 42 weeks of pregnancy. This leaflet has been written to help you and your partner understand what might happen during an induction of labour. Induction of labour (with intact membranes) ![]()
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