Understanding Inductions
Having a Happy Labor
Pregnancy and labor can be an exciting journey! No matter if it’s your first, second, or third, every pregnancy is different. While some happen naturally, others may need to be induced for various reasons.
Labor induction has become much more common as people are becoming aware of the ways it may be beneficial for the health of both the pregnant person and the baby. Whether it is a medically indicated labor induction or elective labor induction, it’s important to understand the how and why so you can feel confident, aware, and excited for the birth of your baby.
As many as 16 percent of pregnancies being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and 8 percent of pregnancies may experience preeclampsia. These factors only contribute a fraction to the 20 percent of births that utilize labor induction!
Our goal is to provide you with the information, resources, and encouragement to make informed decisions surrounding labor induction, which is why we invite you to attend our next Birth & Baby Doula Prep | Learning Session, Understanding Inductions, on Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00 pm EDT at .
The Why and How of Labor Induction
As your pregnancy nears its end, you may find the experience uncomfortable and just want the baby out. This is perfectly normal, as it’s perfectly natural to be excited to want to meet your little bundle of joy. Having said that, there are a lot of myths surrounding labor induction. As a professional doulas, we have heard all sorts of old wives tales, here are a few of the more common:
Myth #1: Riding in a bumpy car will make your baby come faster.
Myth #2: Subsequent babies are born quicker if your first was born via induction.
Myth #3: Induced labors don’t hurt as much.
Myth #4: You can trigger labor on your own.
Myth #5: A full moon will bring your baby into this world.
We hope you’ll join us for an enlightening webinar where we will address the above old wives' tales as well as the common reasons for and methods used to induce labor.
Hosted by:
Michaela Cruickshanks
The Reasons for and Methods Used to Induce Labor
During this class, we are going to take a closer look at the methods of labor induction. You will learn why a provider might recommend it, why you might ask for one, and what the various approaches to labor induction include.
We are motivated to share our personal experiences and expertise to help you gain the confidence you need when it comes time to making the best decision for your own unique situation.
There are many reasons why it may be medically necessary to induce labor, just as there are several cases where one will choose induction for personal reasons without a medical need. Ultimately, childbirth is an incredibly personal experience and everyone has different expectations when it comes to their birthing experience.
This is guaranteed to be very informative and empower you with the knowledge you deserve to know when preparing for this life changing experience!
Can’t Wait To Share With You On Wednesday, August 13th At 7:00 pm EDT!