Induction

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  Induction of labour: what do women think?

• Problems with the ARRIVE trial

• What is a stretch and sweep? - Dr Sara Wickham

  A stretch and sweep is a procedure offered to women in late pregnancy to potentially stimulate labor by sweeping a finger around the cervix during a vaginal examination. Though some hospitals advise this intervention, its effectiveness varies and is uncertain, with studies indicating only a slight chance of reducing the need for formal induction. The procedure carries risks such as discomfort and infection, and it may not be suitable for everyone. Women are encouraged to be informed and can refuse any intervention, including a stretch and sweep, as part of their decision-making process regarding labor induction. Overall, the discussion around stretch and sweeps highlights the need for greater awareness and consideration of alternatives in late pregnancy.

• Induction for big baby: what's the evidence? - Dr Sara Wickham

  The discussion centers around the induction of labor for women expecting large babies, a practice that remains controversial due to a lack of conclusive evidence on its benefits. Shoulder dystocia, a rare complication during birth, is a primary concern that prompts considerations for induction. However, studies indicated that most large babies do not experience this condition, and ultrasound estimates of fetal size are often inaccurate. The negative implications of labeling a baby as 'large' based on ultrasound findings can affect a woman's pregnancy experience and birthing options. Additionally, many healthcare practices may be more influenced by tradition than by current evidence, indicating a need for informed decision-making by expectant mothers regarding ultrasound scans and potential inductions.

• Un-natural induction

• Everything You Need To Know About Cytotec

  Have you been recommended Cytotec to induce labor? Read the manufacturer insert for the ingredient list, known adverse reactions, and much more here.

• Everything You Need To Know About Pitocin

  Do you worry about labor and delivery and have been recommended the Pitocin? Read the manufacturer insert for the ingredient list, known adverse reactions, and much more here.

• Births+Decrease+Around+Holidays

• How to cancel a labour induction? - Dr Sara Wickham

  Dr Sara Wickham discusses how to cancel labour induction. And where to get more information if you need it before making your decision.

• Post-term pregnancy and induction of labour resources - Dr Sara Wickham

  This page lists all the resources available from Dr Sara Wickham on the topics of post-term pregnancy and induction of labour.

• Induction for big baby: what's the evidence? - Dr Sara Wickham

  Being offered induction for big baby? Dr Sara Wickham shares the evidence and the things you might want to consider.

• In Your Own Time: How western medicine controls the start of labour and why this needs to stop

  Pregnant women and maternity services are facing an induction epidemic. As medical guidelines include more “at risk” categories, women and our already overwhelmed and under resourced maternity systems are increasingly pressured to induce birth before labour begins spontaneously. Women are deemed to be too large and too old, while babies are estimated to be too big and too overdue. But is ‘better-out-than-in’ really a safer option than waiting to birth in your own time? Staggeringly, over a third of all pregnant women have their labour medically induced, and this is accompanied by a tsunami of avoidable medical interventions. Worldwide, this trend is growing at an alarming rate. This is despite both a lack of evidence demonstrating its benefits and a wealth of evidence indicating the significant short- and long-term negative impacts of induction on the health and wellbeing of mothers and their babies. In this timely book, Dr Sara Wickham demystifies the evidence and highlights the significant discrepancies between guidelines and what we really know about the benefits of supporting women to birth spontaneously. With her renowned ability to make complex issues understandable, her holistic approach and more than twenty-five years’ experience as a midwife and researcher, Dr Wickham draws on a wide range of evidence, including the voices of women and practitioners, to answer vital questions such as: How accurate are due dates? Is it really that risky to wait? Does induction make a difference? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we address the induction epidemic? In Your Own Time is both a masterclass in what the evidence really says about induction of labour and a fascinating insight into how birth has come to be controlled by Western medicine. "This is such a vitally important book. With her brilliant brain and extensive experience, Dr Sara Wickham has pulled together and clearly interpreted the complex evidence about induction of labour. This book provides clarity about why increasing numbers of women are having their labours induced, and the problems with current guideline recommendations. It also offers suggestions about what we can all do to reclaim the parameters of normal and support women to birth in their own time. Anyone who cares about women and their experiences of birth needs this book." Dr Rachel Reed, midwife and researcher.

• Seduction of Induction podcast episode by Birthing Instincts

  This episode discusses medical induction of labor, the implications of C-sections, and postpartum challenges. It features expert insights on water birth and nutrition impacts on pets' behavior. The episode also covers parenting teens experiencing 'dysregulation' and suggests approaches to manage emotions. Listeners can benefit from practical tips on labor techniques, breastfeeding, and understanding neurodivergence in children.

• #182 | Labor Induction: Risks, Reasons and Results with Dr. Rachel Reed, PhD - Down To Birth Show

  Dr. Rachel Reed, PhD, author, midwife, researcher and expert in physiologic birth joins us for the second time on the Down to Birth Show to discuss the differences between physiologic birth and induced labor. She shares with us the different ways in which Pitocin/Syntocin impacts the course of labor, including significant risk to mother and baby, versus our own natural oxytocin. You'll learn the unique risks of Pitocin for first-time moms, and the entirely different set of risks Pitocin presents to women who've already given birth before. She explains the general risks of induced labor, and discusses circumstances when induction is absolutely necessary. In this episode, we critique the ARRIVE trial and its flawed results, which have led to many women choosing elective induction at 39 weeks believing it to be a safer option for mother and baby. If you haven't heard it already, be sure to listen to our very popular first episode with Rachel Reed. #150: Myth of the Aging Placenta with Author/Midwife Rachel Reed ********** This show is sponsored by: Silverette USA* DYPER* Beautiful Births and Beyond* Postpartum Soothe* Baby Notebook - Get the App Here *Use promo code DOWNTOBIRTH Connect with Cynthia and Trisha at: Instagram: @downtobirthshow on Instagram Email: Contact@DownToBirthShow.com Call: (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN) Work with Cynthia: Email: Cynthia@HypnoBirthingCT.com Text: 203-952-7299 to RSVP to attend a free information session live on Zoom. Upcoming dates are posted at HypnoBirthingCT.com. You can also sign up for our Fourth Trimester Workshop, Breastfeeding Workshop or Cynthia's HypnoBirthing classes and weekly postpartum support groups at HypnoBirthing of Connecticut. Work with Trisha at: Email: Trisha.Ludwig@gmail.com for online breastfeeding consulting services or text 734-649-6294 for more info. We serve women and couples coast to coast with our live, online monthly HypnoBirthing classes, support groups and prenatal/postpartum workshops. We are so grateful for your reviews and shares! Please remember we don’t provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week! Connect with us on Patreon for our exclusive content. Email Contact@DownToBirthShow.com Instagram @downtobirthshow Call us at 802-GET-DOWN Work with Cynthia: 203-952-7299 HypnoBirthingCT.com Work with Trisha: 734-649-6294 Please remember we don’t provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed medical provider for all your healthca...