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What actually happens in an induction? - with midwife, Beth

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In our 175th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Beth Ryan from @birthwithbeth_. Beth is a midwife and founder of PowerBirth online courses and today she talks to us all about inductions! We hope you enjoy!!!

  • Beth talks about her online course, Positive Induction of Labour, and why she decided to put it together
  • What is an induction? And would a stretch and sweep be considered one?
  • What are the most common reasons that people will get induced?
  • Can you get induced for a VBAC?
  • What about big babies? What questions should we be asking if we are being recommended to have an induction due to the size of our bub?
  • Can you just opt for an induction for any reason?
  • Are there different types of inductions?
  • Is induction more painful than natural contractions? 
  • Is there benefit after you get your waters broken, waiting a while to see if that puts you into labour?
  • If we want an epidural, at what point in the induction process is it recommended?
  • Once the drip is up and we're in established labour, can the drip then be turned off?
  • Do you have to have continuous monitoring with an induction?
  • Cascade of intervention – what does that mean and is it a legitimate thing?
  • Is the negative stigma surrounding inductions justified?
  • And so MUCH MORE?

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    Resource links:

    Birthwithbeth.com.au

    Follow Beth on Instagram @birthwithbeth_

    Take Beth’s online birth course PowerBirth

    Take Beth’s online Positive Induction of Labour course

     

    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  

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