Today’s topic is outpatient induction of labour, a hot topic in many UK maternity units. This episode features discussions from a DILAPAN-S peer-sharing event, where midwives and obstetricians exchange insights on induction-related topics. Tune in as they cover patient criteria differences between hospitals, how induction methods can influence these, and the importance of providing adequate information for women and birthing people to make informed choices. They also explore the benefits of allowing patients to spend part of their induction in a familiar environment.Don’t forget to like and subscribe!Learn more about DILAPAN-S: www.dilapan.com

Today we discuss how UK maternity units are implementing successful outpatient programmes. Many are calling it the future of induction for its potential to alleviate strain on hospital resources while enhancing patient experience. We dissect the outcomes of outpatient induction trials, such as HOMECARE, showcasing reduced hospital stays and costs with DILAPAN-S. Listen to insights from healthcare professionals like Lauren Day from Cardiff, who underscores the role of patient education in outpatient success, and Rachel Fulton from North Cumbria, sharing initial ARM success improvements in their outpatient cohort.

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How can we reduce the pressure on maternity staff with ever-growing induction of labour rates in the UK? In this episode, obstetric consultants and midwives discuss what factors have had the biggest positive impact in their hospital, how they're dealing with the pressure, and what one piece of advice they would give to other hospitals in the UK. 

How can you reduce your workload, increase your outpatient IOL rate, and make IOL a midwife-led procedure? A panel of obstetric consultants and midwives answer these questions and more in the 2nd episode of Induction: Labour of Love. 

How can you make a difference in your hospital? Tune in to the new Induction: Labour of Love podcast, which we're kicking off with out first peer-sharing session. Learn from a panel of 8 hospitals about how they overcame challenges in their unit, and hear their best tips and tricks on how to make improvements in induction of labour in your own hospital.