Before You Say Yes to an Induction, Ask These 3 Questions

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of understanding induction and provides three critical questions to ask your doctor before agreeing to it.

What would you do if your doctor mentioned induction at what felt like a totally routine appointment, and suddenly you were nodding along to something you weren't even sure you agreed to? In this week's episode, I'm walking you through what's really happening when induction comes up, why it feels so hard to push back in the moment, and the three questions that can completely change the conversation with your provider. Whether you're 37 weeks and caught off guard or just want to feel pre...

Topics covered

• induction
• pregnancy
• doctor communication
• patient advocacy
• birth planning

Keywords

• induction
• pregnancy
• doctor
• questions
• birth
• patient
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

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