February 11, 2011 (San Francisco, California) — Early amniotomy in first-time mothers undergoing labor induction can reduce labor time by 2 hours, and increases the likelihood that women will deliver ...

The amniotic sac has been protecting your baby throughout your pregnancy. But when your little one is finally ready to make an appearance into the world, the bag of waters' time has come to an end.

There are many reasons that labor may need to be induced after a woman's due date. Today's study looked at whether or not performing an amniotomy early on in the labor process would shorten delivery ...