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by sambe 2807 days ago
I don’t think c-section after successful induction is common. There are some number of failed inductions (i.e. nothing happens) which result in c-section. Bear in mind that this is generally done - like the original induction - because “giving enough time” after 42 weeks costs lives.

This review finds the rate is actually lower after induction, contrary to popular claims:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049989/