title: Induction of labour--not how but why?
abstract: Induction of labour is one of the most frequently employed interventions in obstetric practice. Despite this, controversy exists over its role in many clinical situations.
authors.affiliation: Lister Hospital, Stevenage.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018579:Patient Selection; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome