Episode 133 - The risks of induction - Part 1
Having your labour induced has risks. This episode is part 1 of a discussion of the labour induction process and the associated risks that go along with each stage of an induction. The discussion continues in episode 134. Sometimes the benefits of an induction outweigh the risks, but sometimes an induction is more risky than staying pregnant. This episode offers information to help inform your decisions around labour induction options
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Show Notes
Having your labour induced has risks. This episode is part 1 of a discussion of the labour induction process and the associated risks that go along with each stage of an induction. The discussion continues in episode 134. Sometimes the benefits of an induction outweigh the risks, but sometimes an induction is more risky than staying pregnant. This episode offers information to help inform your decisions around labour induction options
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Podcast episodes that complement this episode
- Ep. 3 - Due Dates
- Ep. 33 - Induction of Labour
- Ep. 46 - stretch and sweep
- Ep. 114 - Is CTG ever beneficial?
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