In simple words: This procedure ends a pregnancy using medication inserted into the vagina to start labor. Sometimes, a small device is also used to help open the cervix. The procedure includes admission to the hospital, care during labor, delivery of the baby and placenta, and all hospital care until the patient goes home. This method is usually used after the first three months of pregnancy.

This global procedure involves pregnancy termination through the insertion of vaginal suppositories to induce labor contractions. Cervical dilation with laminaria may also be used. The procedure includes hospital admission, visits, delivery of the fetus and secundines (afterbirth), and inpatient care through discharge. This method is typically used after the first trimester (14 weeks 0 days gestation or more).

Example 1: A patient at 15 weeks gestation chooses to terminate the pregnancy. The physician admits the patient, performs the procedure using vaginal suppositories and laminaria, manages the labor, delivers the fetus and secundines, and provides post-delivery care until discharge., A patient at 20 weeks gestation with a medically indicated termination presents for induction. The physician admits the patient, administers vaginal suppositories, manages the subsequent labor, delivers the fetus and placenta, and oversees the postpartum recovery in the hospital until discharge., A patient at 16 weeks gestation experiences premature rupture of membranes and chooses to terminate the pregnancy. The physician admits the patient, induces labor with vaginal suppositories, manages the delivery, and provides all postpartum care in the hospital until discharge.

Documentation should include the gestational age, reason for termination, method of induction, details of labor and delivery, any complications, and postpartum care provided.