We're getting off-topic here, but the one that I think Nikki may be
thinking of is Rogers et al, 2000. However, as I recall that study, it was
talking about augmentation *not* social induction of labor. The outcome of
the study was cost (i.e., money) which, unfortunately, is what drives
health care these days.


>    Terriann writes about inductions for convenience.
>    I did some research on induction on Medline. I can't find this one
>particular abstract to give you the citation right now. However, the authors
>said that one advantage of induction was that it supported a Monday through
>Friday 9-5 obstetrical schedule, which made staffing easier. This was deemed
>Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI
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