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 | 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 | Apr 10, 2019 | Induction of Labor, Natural Induction |
Can I Start My Labor with Nipple Stimulation? The answer is both yes and no! Depending on how many weeks along you are in your pregnancy, nipple stimulation can have an effect on your cervix and your uterus. this is one effective natural induction of labor technique....
by Liza Janda | Jan 2, 2019 | Bradley Method, Induction of Labor, Natural birth, Natural Birth Stories |
If She Can Do It, So Can I My mom is not a particularly big woman. In fact, she is petite. However, she gave birth to two very big babies. My sister was born at over 10 pounds, and I was just under 10 pounds. I knew that I was probably going to give birth to a big...
by Liza Janda | Dec 1, 2018 | Easier Labor & Birth, Induction of Labor |
When interventions are used during labor and birth, there are many risks to maternal safety, not to mention safety for your baby. You may think that induction of labor, another intervention, is standard for a lot of women. So many women in my childbirth classes and...
