A number of methods can be used for inducing labor. Which cervical ripening method falls under the category of mechanical or physical?
a. Prostaglandins are used to soften and thin the cervix.
b. Labor can sometimes be induced with balloon catheters or laminaria tents.
c. Oxytocin is less expensive and more effective than prostaglandins but creates greater health risks.
d. Amniotomy can be used to make the cervix more favorable for labor.
Answer: b. Labor can sometimes be induced with balloon catheters or laminaria tents.
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