Inducing labour
Publication year: 2021
This guideline covers the circumstances for inducing labour, methods of induction, assessment,
monitoring, pain relief and managing complications. It aims to improve advice and care for pregnant
women who are thinking about or having induction of labour.
In this guideline we use the terms 'woman' and 'women', based on the evidence used in its
development. The recommendations will also apply to people who do not identify as women but are
pregnant or have given birth.