Health experts argue ALL women should be induced when they reach 41 weeks
To cut the risks of stillbirth or complications. Very few babies are born on their actual due-date, and many mums-to-go go past this date when waiting for their little ones to arrive. How far over your due date doctors will let you go before labour is induced varies from country to country, and even hospital […]
5 years ago
Research finds that doctors are often too quick to intervene in labour and delivery
This can end up having a negative impact on your baby’s long-term health.
6 years ago
Doctors claim all women should be induced at THIS time (and it might surprise you)
The majority of midwives and obstetricians will agree that in terms of the labour process, often the very best outcome is if a woman is left to go into natural labour, without any medical interference. But once you pass your due date, the legalities and judgements made on how long your medical team will let […]
8 years ago
All the things I wish I’d known about induced labour
Our readers share their stories.
8 years ago
Are you being induced? 9 things to expect before you are
What you need to know.
8 years ago
OPINION: Inducing Labour: Does It Shift the Goal Posts of Birth?
I’ve had three ‘overdue’ and ‘big’ babies. I’ve been told on each one that I’m ‘measuring over’. I’ve been sent for a ‘sizing scan’ in the last few weeks of pregnancy. I’ve had to say ‘no thank you’ to the offer of induction on all three. In the end they were all born without medical […]
11 years ago