by Liza Janda | Feb 17, 2023 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
A Common Procedure? Labor induction has become a common procedure for women who are between 37 and 42 weeks gestation. It’s used when a woman hasn’t gone into labor on her own, or when doctors think it would be safer for the mother and baby if they...
by Liza Janda | Jul 20, 2020 | baby, Being Pregnant, Birth Plans, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
As long as you and your baby are healthy, it’s almost always better to let labor begin on its own. Yes, you’re uncomfortable. Yes, you can’t sleep. Yes, you’re over being pregnant! But just think about all the things that are happening...
by Liza Janda | Apr 1, 2020 | Being Pregnant, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, pregnancy, Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife |
You’ve probably got a busy schedule, and now your doctor prescribed a non-stress test. Just add that to your list of things to do before the baby comes. What’s the Purpose of a Non-Stress Test? The main purpose of a non-stress test during pregnancy is to check on the...
by Liza Janda | Jan 17, 2020 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Informed Consent Questions, Natural Induction, Natural Induction of Labor, Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife, Uncategorized |
Before I write about the actual procedure of labor induction, it’s important to understand the risks and benefits of induction of labor, how common it is, and reasons why women need to be induced, or why they might consider saying no to induction and letting labor...
by Liza Janda | Nov 11, 2019 | Bradley Method, Coaching a Labor/Birth, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, How to Have a Natural Birth, Natural Birth Stories, Uncategorized, When to Leave for Your Birth Place |
Odette Aoife W. Born: 10/21 at 12:33am Weight: 6lbs 14.8 oz Height: 19.25 in NATURAL BIRTH STORY from Mom’s perspective I was due on October 9th. Well, October 9th came and went, to our shock, because I had experienced preterm labor at 29 weeks. (We’d spent the...
by Liza Janda | Nov 24, 2018 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor |
Most women are unaware that, in some circumstances, they can say, “No Thank You” to an induction of labor. But sometimes you may not have a choice and you must agree to what your doctor or midwife suggests for medical reasons. But How Will You Know Induction is the...
