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[1] 65%5 [2] Not supported by evidence [3] Research evidence does not support artificial breaking of the waters (amniotomy) for labor induction.8 Artificial rupture of the membranes during labor does not shorten labor and is associated with a trend towards surgical birth.9 [0] 
Artificial breaking of the waters to induce or accelerate labor
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