Resources for Induction of Labor
Childbirth Connection's Pregnancy Topic on Induction of Labor
- Introduction for Induction of Labor: gives you background information for making decisions about labor induction.
- Options for Induction of Labor: includes a look at the most common reasons caregivers recommend induction of labor and the alternatives to labor induction.
- Best Evidence for Induction of Labor: tells you which reasons your caregiver may recommend induction are supported by research evidence and which are not.
- Tips & Tools for Induction of Labor: includes tips for avoiding an unnecessary induction of labor and for keeping you and your baby as safe as possible if induction is necessary.
- Quick Facts About Induction of Labor (PDF): summarizes some of the important points from this section such as the effect of induction on health and the labor experience, when induction can be beneficial, and how to avoid being induced unnecessarily.
- Listening to Mothers... About Induction of Labor (PDF): summarizes the main findings in the Listening to Mothers II survey regarding induction of labor.
- Which Due Date Should I Use? (PDF): helps you to determine your most accurate due date.
Resources for Learning More about Induction of Labor
Healthy Birth Your Way: Let Labor Begin on its Own (PDF): 2-page fact sheet from Mother's Advocate based on Lamaze International's Healthy Birth Practice Papers.Tips for Keeping You Birth as Healthy and Safe as Possible if Induction of Labor is Necessary (PDF): fact-sheet from Mother's Advocate and Lamaze International
Induction of Labour: Understanding the NICE Guidance (PDF): A plain-language summary of the United Kingdom national recommendations regarding induction of labor.
Induction: Do I really need it?: Booklet available for purchase from Association for Improvements in Maternity Services (UK). Choose "Publications" from the web menu and scroll to induction booklet. Also available for purchase on the Kindle from Amazon.
Hospital Rates of Early Elective Delivery: Compiled by the Leapfrog Group, an organization representing employers working to improve the quality and value of health care.
WomensHealth.gov Estimated Due Date Calculator: Find out when your baby is due.
Videos about Induction of Labor
Healthy Birth Your Way: Let Labor Begin on Its Own: A video from Mother's Advocate showing real women in spontaneous and induced labor.RISK: Consequences of Near Term Birth: Two mothers of babies born near term (between 34-37 weeks) discuss the risks and medical experts discuss the importance for avoiding elective deliveries near term. Produced in partnership with the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network.
Maverick: On the importance of the "Eliminating Elective Deliveries Under 39 Weeks Gestation" Initiative: A mother tells her story of an unnecessary elective delivery that resulted in serious consequences for her infant.
Lamaze International Healthy Birth Practice #1: Let Labor Begin On Its Own: A summary of the evidence for letting labor begin on its own
Podcasts about Induction of Labor
Induction of Labour: UK midwife Sara Wickham reviews five journal articles about induction of labor. This is intended for caregivers and medical/midwifery students but is appropriate for members of the general public who have a moderate understanding of scientific studies.Resources for a Long and Possibly Difficult Labor
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The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions (3rd edition, 2008), by Penny Simkin. Wise resource to help your spouse/partner, friend or another companion give you the special and powerful gift of continuous support as you give birth. Includes many labor "comfort measures" and strategies for difficult labors that can make all the difference for you. Learn more about The Birth Partner from Amazon  |
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The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia (2011), by Penny Simkin, Ruth Ancheta, Suzy Myers and Shanna dela Cruz. Pocket handbook providing practical advice on the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional labor. For nurses and midwives. Key features include: evidence-based strategies, rationales for techniques, and clear illustrations. Bulleted-outline format. Learn more about The Labor Progress Handbook from Amazon |
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Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association. Our mission is to improve the quality of maternity care through research, education, advocacy and policy. Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families.
Most recent page update: 9/7/2012