Keywords
Mifepristone
Misoprostol
Prolonged pregnancy
How to Cite
Abstract
Background: Induction of labour implies, achieving vaginal delivery by stimulating uterine contractions before spontaneous onset of labour. Prolonged pregnancy exceeding duration of expected date of delivery is associated with increase
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