Induction at 39 Weeks: What the Data Says and What It Doesn’t with Dr. Elizabeth Langen

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of elective induction at 39 weeks, examining the ARRIVE Trial and its relevance to labor and delivery.

Today is all about induction at 39 weeks- something I hear often when my students approach that point in pregnancy. We’ll take a closer look at the ARRIVE Trial and explore whether the data truly reflects what’s happening in labor and delivery units. What are the real pros and cons of elective induction? What are the risks and potential benefits? Join us as we unpack this nuanced and often debated topic. On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies I am joined by Dr. Elizabeth Langen. Dr. Elizabeth is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and Associated Professor at the University of Michigan. She currently directs the Cardio-Obstetrics program at the University of Michigan that provides patient-centered care for women with cardiovascular disease before, during, and after pregnancy. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community: Instagram…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Elizabeth Langen

Topics covered

• induction
• pregnancy
• labor
• delivery
• ARRIVE Trial

Keywords

• maternal-fetal medicine
• patient-centered care
• cardiovascular disease

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