OBSbasic
A woman is in established labour, but her uterine contractions require strengthening. Which term describes this intervention?
Answer
Augmentation
Explanation
The woman is already in labour, so strengthening contractions is **augmentation**. Induction is used to initiate labour in someone not yet in labour; cervical ripening prepares the cervix rather than defining the strengthening of contractions.
**Key takeaway:** Established labour plus stronger contractions needed equals augmentation.
**Glossary:** **Uterine**: relating to the uterus. **Contraction**: tightening of uterine muscle.
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