title: Induction and enhancement of labour.
abstract: The present trend to "natural childbirth" has prompted a critical review of induction of labour, with special reference to physiological and pharmacological aspects as well as indications, contraindications, complications and techniques for induction of labour. Enhancement of labour is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D011453:Prostaglandins; D010121:Oxytocin