Induction and Augmentation of Labor in India: Excessive and Inappropriate Use of Uterotonics In and Out of Health Facilities

Explore labor induction and augmentation practices in India which commonly use uterotonic medications to manage childbirth through the findings from the EngenderHealth-led, USAID-funded MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics project. These documents can be helpful advocacy tools to mobilize a broader campaign addressing birth asphyxia, stillbirth, and poor neonatal and maternal outcomes related to unindicated and non-protocolized use of labor induction and augmentation.