What You Don't Know About Inductions Can Hurt You

Induction of labor is something that many people don't think about until they are discussing it as an option. The risks of inducing labor before your baby is ready are ever present, what you need to know if there are benefits that outweigh the risks. Here's what you need to know and ask.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What You Don't Know About Inductions Can Hurt You Induction of labor is something that many people don't think about until they are discussing it as an option. The risks of inducing labor before your baby is ready are ever present, what you need to know if there are benefits that outweigh the risks. Here's what you need to know and ask. Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert What You Should Know About Labor Induction   Did you know that there is more than one way to induce labor? Know what induction of labor looks like and what type of induction will be done, what it entails, what medications or procedures will be used and why that one over another.  READ NOW 5 Things to Ask Before an Induction of Labor   Before you agree to an induction, these questions can help you prepare for what will happen and how your birth plan will need to change. READ NOW How to Avoid an Induction of Labor   If you don't need an induction for a medical reason, here are some things to think about that can help you avoid an unnecessary induction. READ NOW 5 Natural Labor Induction Techniques   Trying to get things going at home before an induction with your practitioner? Here's what we know about home methods of induction. READ NOW Featured Articles • Does Going to Bed Too Late Cause Weight Gain? • What Are The Worst Symptoms of Thyroid Disease? • How to Identify Normal Moles From Skin Cancer • 14 Technologies Seniors Should Use to Age in Place and Avoid the Home • Wake Up Refreshed or Go to Bed Relaxed with this Morning & Evening Yoga Workout • See What Marijuana Can Do for Your Fibromyalgia Pain • The 7 Best Things You Can Do to Relieve Belly Pain • The ABCDs of Melanoma Advertisement About Pregnancy & Childbirth  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.