10/03/2025
Induction is a choice, not a MUST DOā
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First, hit FOLLOW .nurse.mamaā
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Just because itās *offered* doesnāt mean itās required. And sometimes, even when it is presented as YOU HAVE to-it's not always needed.ā
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Hereās what you need to know before saying yes to an induction:ā
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š Ask āWhy now? ā
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Is it medically necessary, or is it a matter of convenience or policy? ā
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You have every right to ask about the **medical reason** behind the recommendation.ā
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Know Your Bishop Scoreā
Your cervix matters. If your body isn't ready, induction could increase your risk of a cesarean. ā
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ā”ļø Ask: āWhatās my Bishop Score, and how does that affect my success rates?ā
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ā± Understand the cascade ā
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Induction often leads to more interventionsālike Pitocin, epidural, and continuous monitoring. ā
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That doesnāt make it *bad*āit makes it important to know what interventions we use and when it is ok or when you should say no!ā
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š§ Itās *your* birth. Your body. Your baby.ā
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You can pause, you can ask questions, and you can say no. ā
Youāre not being ādifficult.ā Youāre being *empowered.*ā
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Comment INDUCTION for our Balanced Birth Induction class (helps you prep naturally for self or medical induction)