How to choose the time for induction of labor?

Induced abortion is a surgery that must be performed when the fetus is already relatively large and the bones have become hard, because this surgery has a huge impact on women. Generally, induced abortion is performed between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. The larger the fetus, the greater the damage caused by induced abortion.

1. Differences between induced abortion and artificial abortion

Many female friends choose painless abortion to terminate an unexpected pregnancy, but painless abortion is only suitable for pregnant women with relatively small fetuses, and the best time for abortion is 6-7 weeks of pregnancy, and it is recommended not to exceed 10 weeks of pregnancy at the latest.

2. The difference between induced labor and artificial abortion

Induction of labor refers to the use of artificial methods to induce labor in a woman. Doctors may give women an intravenous injection of oxytocin, sometimes combined with rupture of membranes, to induce labor. Oxytocin is a hormone that the body produces naturally during labor and causes the uterus to contract. Generally speaking, doctors only induce labor in special circumstances, such as when the due date has long passed; when the pregnant woman has a high-risk disease such as diabetes, which puts pressure on the fetus; or when the amniotic membrane ruptures prematurely and the fetus is at risk of infection. If induction of labor does not work, the obstetrician will perform a cesarean section to remove the baby.

Artificial abortion refers to the use of artificial methods to remove the developed but immature embryo and placenta from the uterus before 12 weeks of pregnancy in order to end the pregnancy. Artificial abortion is suitable for mothers who suffer from certain serious diseases or pregnancy complications and are not suitable for continuing the pregnancy, as well as for those whose contraceptive failures.

3. The difference between the best time for induced labor and artificial abortion

The best time for abortion: It is most appropriate to have an abortion within 10 weeks of pregnancy. Because the earlier the abortion is performed, the simpler and safer it will be; otherwise, the operation will be more complicated and the recovery time will be longer. During the 10th to 14th week of pregnancy, as the embryo gradually grows, the fetal entrapment has been formed, and the uterus also grows, it is recommended to perform a minimally invasive visual painless abortion to ensure safety.

4. The best time for induction of labor: 12-24 weeks of pregnancy. Artificial termination of pregnancy is called mid-pregnancy induction of labor. This period is characterized by the formation of the placenta, a larger fetus, harder bones, and the need for full cervical dilation for delivery. In addition, as the uterus enlarges and the uterine wall becomes congested and softened, it is easy to damage the uterine wall during surgery. Therefore, mid-term induced labor is more difficult and has more complications than early abortion, so early abortion should be performed as much as possible.