This Guide To Being Induced focuses on the essential information which could make a difference to you for induction.
When being induced, using positions and movement can be really important for your comfort, to enable you to work with your contractions and to help your body do what it needs to do.
If your labour starts with the pessary, you could have the full range of options available to you, including using the birthing pool. Ask questions, so you know what your options are. If your options are more limited you will still be able to use some movement and have some gravity. But remember, being induced doesn’t mean you have to stay on the bed.
Some of these positions will be relevant to you and looking at different ways to move around and rest is always worth considering.
Guides & Worksheets
Research & Reading
- RCOG Guidance
- NICE Guidance
- The Breastfeeding Network & Helpline
- Lullaby Trust: safe sleep
- Tommy’s: the pregnancy charity
- Sara Wickham: maternity research
- Maternity Action
- Baby Sleep Information Service
As you go through this guide and the resources, you can make notes, jot down your questions and start to develop your action plan for labour and birth.
And please don’t hesitate to message me to arrange a conversation with me to talk through your questions.
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