A membrane sweep is offered to help your body start labour, especially when you are past your due date. It can sometimes bring on contractions within a few days, but it doesn’t work the same way for ...

Membrane sweeping, or membrane stripping, is commonly used at term to hasten the onset of labor. The maneuver involves intentional digital separation of chorionic membranes from the lower uterine ...

Background: Rates of labour induction are increasing. We conducted this systematic review to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. Methods: We listed methods of labour ...

Pregnancy doesn’t always follow a perfect timeline. For some, labour begins naturally. For others, it needs a little help. Induction is one of the most frequently discussed topics in maternity wards ...