To kick off this sixth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing inductions and vaginal examinations. 

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The rationale behind these interventions
• Why you don’t need throw out all your amazing birth skills if you are induced
• The power, passage and passenger analogy that helps midwives assess how labour is progressing
• The pros and cons of these interventions 

Whilst today’s episode is the final one for this series, we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

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