S5:E15 - What you need to know about being induced as a solo mum

About this episode

This episode provides essential information for solo mothers about the induction process during childbirth.

Nearly half of first-time mums in Australia will have their labour induced. Most of them have no idea what that actually involves until they're in the middle of it. This episode is here to change that. I'm joined by Nat — Melbourne midwife, solo mum of three boys, and someone who has had three very different births of her own (including one that ended with her in ICU — more on that in her own episodes, which are linked below, but maybe save those for after you've had your baby). Nat works in a Melbourne tertiary hospital, and she's here in a personal capacity to give you a practical, informed, non-scary breakdown of what an induction actually is — and what you need to think about as a solo mum specifically. This is not medical advice. For risks, benefits and research, Nat recommends The Great Birth Rebellion podcast — search your specific situation and you'll find the evidence base you need. What this episode gives you is the foundational knowledge to walk into those conversations with your care provider informed, confident, and asking the right questions. Because here's what Nat — and I — both wish more women knew before they got to this point: there's a significant difference…

People in this episode

Host: Alisha Burns

Guest: Nat

Topics covered

• induction
• solo motherhood
• childbirth
• midwifery
• healthcare
• pregnancy

Keywords

• induction
• solo mum
• childbirth
• midwife
• pregnancy
• healthcare
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Great Birth Rebellion

Places: Australia, Melbourne

More episodes of No need for Prince Charming

• S5:E14 - Maree & Ellena - From the very first appointment to the other side · June 1, 2026 · 1h 11m
• S5:E13 -Gemma,Thomas & Henry - PCOS, Perinatal Loss & Pregnancy After Loss · May 18, 2026 · 1h 8m
• S5:E12 - Lucia & Gabe (part 2) · May 18, 2026 · 1h 2m
• S5:E11 - Lucia (part 1) · May 11, 2026 · 1h 5m
• S5:E10 - The Considering Stage: Why Making the Decision is the Hardest Part · May 4, 2026 · 38 min
• S5:E9 - Michelle & Vayda-Rae - The long wait, the leap & life on the other side · April 27, 2026 · 1h 12m