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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Pregnancy - Birth: Labor and Delivery: Labor Induction
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Can these recipes jump-start labor? Can something you eat actually cause labor to begin? Here are two recipes you can try -- maybe you can jump-start the birth process!
Does sex late in pregnancy really hasten birth? A new study debunks the widely held belief that engaging in sexual intercourse during the final weeks of pregnancy can hasten labor and delivery.
Don't 'break the waters' during labor without good reason "We do not recommend that amniotomy, also known as breaking the waters, should be used routinely as part of standard labor management and care" says Cochrane Researcher Rebecca Smyth, after completing a systematic review of relevant research studies.
Drug-free induction techniques There are a number of ways your doctor or midwife may choose to induce labor without using medications. Obstetrician/Gynecologist David Barrere discusses the various procedures.
Fetal kick count chart If you have been asked to keep a record of your baby's movements, an easy and organized way to do it is by using a kick count chart. Download a weekly kick count chart here!
Induced labor has some benefits in cases of premature water break A new review of recent studies suggests there are some benefits to inducing labor in women whose water breaks at the point of full-term pregnancy but before the start of labor.
Inducing labor with prostaglandins Prostaglandins are hormones used to induce labor. Obstetrician/Gynecologist David Barrere discusses two types and how they are used.
Is it safe to get my membranes stripped? How safe and effective is it to have membranes stripped? Obstetrical
Nurse Wanda Steele tells you what this procedure involves and how it
might - or might not - get labor going.
The overdue blues Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between and
What are some natural ways to induce labor? If your body (and baby) is ready, what can you do to help move the process of labor along? Family Physician Jane Forester has some labor induction information about some options you might want to discuss with your caregiver.
What are the dangers of going past your due date? As if 40 weeks of pregnancy wasn't long enough, many women don't deliver until after their due date. Some don't even go into labor for another a week or two! But is this normal, and is it safe for your baby? When will a caregiver intervene if nature
What is Cytotec? Though not approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a labor-inducing agent, doctors frequently use Cytotec to induce labor. Obstetrician/Gynecologist David Barrere explains how it works.
What medications are used to induce labor? There are various reasons you might choose - in conjunction with your caregiver - induction or augmentation of your labor and many times, medication will be used. Obstetrician / Gynecologist David Barrere tells you about the most common treatments us
What will happen if I get to the hospital too early? Unless your water breaks, it can often be difficult to know when it's time to go to the hospital. Childbirth Educator Kira Smith (ICCE) tells us what happens when we arrive at the hospital and how it is determined if we stay or go.
Will castor oil put you in labor? There are a few ways labor can be encouraged, but some of them can be dangerous. Obstetrician/Gynecologist David Barrere offers some advice.
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