Inductions
What is it?
Induction of labor is a medical procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions before labor begins naturally. This can be necessary for various reasons, including maternal health concerns or fetal health issues.
Why a Mom may be Induced?
While every birth story is unique- sometimes the story includes the need of a medical induction due to; Low Fetal Heart Rate, Excessive Bleeding, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Chronic Hypertension, Concerns of Baby ’s Wellbeing
Why a Mom Should NOT be Induced
In today ’s society we are focused on convenience and scheduling, it can be tempting to think of birth as something we can schedule on the calendar- but in most healthy pregnancies, letting labor begin on its own is usually the safest and most gentle path for both mother and baby. You should not be induced because; you are tired of being pregnant, your provider has a planned vacation coming up, it’s a quiet night in the hospital and your close enough to your due date, not medically necessary for mom or baby.
Informed, Not Rushed
Of course, sometimes induction is the safest adn wisest choice- but if there is no medical reason it’ s okay to ask; What are my options? Can we wait a little longer? What are the benefits and risks of inducing now versus waiting? What is my Bishop Score? Birth is not a deadline, it’ s a beginning, and your voice, your values, and your readiness should always be part of the decision.
Ways to Naturally Induce With a High Bishop Score
For healthy pregnancies, letting labor begin on its own gives your baby time to send important hormonal signals to your body, triggering the natural process in the gentlest way possible. It also allows your body to ease into labor in a way that’ s often more manageable and empowering. If you have a high Bishop Score and you have talked to your provider about trying to naturally induce labor there are some things you can do; Miles circuit, Body Balancing, Mental and Emotional Release, Relax and Release, Surrender, Get that love hormone flowing (oxytocin)
Ways to Medically Induce with a High Bishop Score
Medical inductions means using medications or other methods to start labor. It’ s often suggested when continuing the pregnancy could post more risk than delivering the baby. To medically induce there are different methods and stages.
Bishop Score
EBB Inductions
Induction of labor is a medical procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions before labor begins naturally. This can be necessary for various reasons, including maternal health concerns or fetal health issues.
Why a Mom may be Induced?
While every birth story is unique- sometimes the story includes the need of a medical induction due to; Low Fetal Heart Rate, Excessive Bleeding, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Chronic Hypertension, Concerns of Baby ’s Wellbeing
Why a Mom Should NOT be Induced
In today ’s society we are focused on convenience and scheduling, it can be tempting to think of birth as something we can schedule on the calendar- but in most healthy pregnancies, letting labor begin on its own is usually the safest and most gentle path for both mother and baby. You should not be induced because; you are tired of being pregnant, your provider has a planned vacation coming up, it’s a quiet night in the hospital and your close enough to your due date, not medically necessary for mom or baby.
Informed, Not Rushed
Of course, sometimes induction is the safest adn wisest choice- but if there is no medical reason it’ s okay to ask; What are my options? Can we wait a little longer? What are the benefits and risks of inducing now versus waiting? What is my Bishop Score? Birth is not a deadline, it’ s a beginning, and your voice, your values, and your readiness should always be part of the decision.
Ways to Naturally Induce With a High Bishop Score
For healthy pregnancies, letting labor begin on its own gives your baby time to send important hormonal signals to your body, triggering the natural process in the gentlest way possible. It also allows your body to ease into labor in a way that’ s often more manageable and empowering. If you have a high Bishop Score and you have talked to your provider about trying to naturally induce labor there are some things you can do; Miles circuit, Body Balancing, Mental and Emotional Release, Relax and Release, Surrender, Get that love hormone flowing (oxytocin)
Ways to Medically Induce with a High Bishop Score
Medical inductions means using medications or other methods to start labor. It’ s often suggested when continuing the pregnancy could post more risk than delivering the baby. To medically induce there are different methods and stages.
- Membrane Sweep- manually separate your amniotic sac from lower part of the uterus
- Prostaglandins- Oral or vaginal pill that acts like hormones, and helps ripen your cervix and can stimulate contractions
- Foley Catheter- thin tube with 1 or 2 tine, uninflated balloons on the end once placed balloons will be filled with fluid putting pressure on your cervix to stimulate your body to release it’ s own prostaglandins
- Pitocin- if labor does not begin on its own, you ’ll be given Pitocin, synthetic oxytocin, the hormone that your body naturally produces in spontaneous labor
Bishop Score
EBB Inductions