The number of inductions of labor has increased over the past few years. What is the contributing factor to the increase in induction rates?
A) Increase in patients with advanced maternal age
B) Elective inductions by choice of both physician and patient
C) Number of pregnancies at risk for complications
D) Increase in high number multiple gestation pregnancies
Ans: B
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