Overview
You are being given this leaflet as you may be offered an Induction of Labour (IOL) at some point during your pregnancy, and it is important that you have all the information need to make decisions that you feel are right for you.
You may be offered an induction for a number of reasons such as having high blood pressure or diabetes or for simply going overdue (also known as being postdates). A postdates pregnancy is one that progresses to more than 41 weeks of pregnancy. IOL may also be
offered if continuing a pregnancy may be a risk to a mother or baby’s health and wellbeing.
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