Starting this month, I’ll be doing the Wednesday Wrap Up a little bit differently! Each month will focus on a specific topic and I’ll share articles, videos and podcast episodes that can help you learn more about the topic. If you have a topic you’d like to suggest I feature, please let me know!
Making the Decision to be Induced
- Why it’s worth going into labor
- The Straight Scoop on Inductions
- Questions to ask before you’re induced
Reasons for Induction
- Should I be induced for a holiday?
- Can my placenta really go bad?
- How far past my due date is too far?
- Should I be induced for low fluid?
- The evidence on inducing for due dates
- Inducing for Gestational Diabetes
- Should I be Induced for a Big Baby?
“Natural” Methods of Induction
- Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
- Eating dates
- Castor oil
- Cohash
- Breast Stimulation
- Sex
- Acupuncture
- Pineapple
- Evening Primrose Oil
Medical Induction Methods
- Membrane Sweeping (aka Stretch-N-Sweep)
- Pitocin
- Prostaglandins
- Breaking the amniotic sac
- Foley Catheter