Show Notes
In today’s episode, Em carries on the conversation from last week, however focuses more on what the process of an induction often looks like for women as well as talking through coping techniques and ways to make it a more positive experience.
It’s so important to understand what the process of induction looks like before heading into it so you can mentally prepare yourself and have some techniques/preferences in place! Em talks through cervical preparation for labour (with Cervidil, Prostin gel, and the catheter/balloon) as well as the main process of induction include having your waters broken and the hormone drip.
This is a really practical episode that heaps of mumma’s will find helpful, particularly if you already know you’ll be experiencing an induction.
Time stamps:
3:30 – The induction process.
4:40 – Making sure the cervix is ready for induction (including discussion of vaginal examinations).
12:58 – Heading into hospital for preparing the cervix for labour.
15:02 – Cervical preparation process – Cervidil and Prostin gel (synthetic prostaglandins).
20:40 – Common experiences/side effects with this type of cervical preparation and coping tips.
26:45 – Cervical preparation process – The “balloon” (either the Foley’s or Cook’s catheter).
31:40 – Practical tips for coping with cervical preparation.
34:14 – The “main” induction process (breaking waters and starting the drip).
46:15 – Practical tips for coping and making it a positive experience.
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