to increase the risk of cesarean section, but this association might not be accurate.

I'm Erin White with your latest health news.

A recent review of research found that women who had labor induced were less likely to

have a cesarean section than women who used expectant management or a "wait-and-see" approach

for labor. The researchers discovered that the risks of fetal death and other complications

also were lower among women who had labor induced.

Discuss the risks of cesarean section with your OBGYN.