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Failed medical induction of labour

Falha na indução médica do trabalho de parto

Category

Definition

A condition characterised by a failed attempt to stimulate contractions pharmacologically before the spontaneous onset of labour. This condition may occur with or without ruptured membranes.

Index Terms

Failed medical induction of labourfailed medical inductionFailed induction of labour by oxytocinfailure induction by oxytocic drugsFailed induction of labour by prostaglandinsfailure induction by prostaglandins