Pregnancy - Birth/Labor and Delivery/Labor Induction
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!
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 caregi
Birthing big babies: Labor and delivery facts If your doctor or midwife mentions your baby may be getting "too big," she may present information about inducing labor. While there's no right or wrong decision to make, there are some important things you should know about delivering a large baby!
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
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!
Inducing labor with prostaglandins Prostaglandins are hormones used to induce labor. Obstetrician/Gynecologist David Barrere discusses two types and how they are used.
Inducing labor: What you need to know Here are answers to some common questions about induction so you can make an informed choice about this increasingly common intervention.
