A woman 41 weeks pregnant is at high risk for complication in the postpartum period. Which of the following agents will be more appropriate to induce labor?

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Labor induction can be achieved with various medications when the cervix is favorable for induction. Intravenous infusion of oxytocin, a hormone secreted from the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine contractions and milk letdown, is most commonly used.

A Woman 41 Weeks Pregnant Is at High Risk for Complication