Not exact matches
Induction of labor,
because of the potential
of added intervention and the increased likelihood
of the baby being born prematurely, even slightly, can cause difficulties in breastfeeding.
Because of this tendency for inaccuracy, it's not a great idea to have an
induction of labor based on the predicted size
of your baby.
So we can expect for them to come out ANY MINUTE in favor
of induction of labor at 41 weeks
because it decreases the risk
of c / s compared to expectant management, rite??
These women may be told that they should have a
labor induction or C - section at 39 weeks, solely
because of their age.
Another reason that
induction of labor is often avoided is
because it has the potential to lead to an emergency C - section.
Because the drug is very inexpensive, the manufacturer has not petitioned the FDA to add an indication for
induction of labor to the label.
I have friends who lost their babies to preventable home birth accidents, attended by negligent midwives, and yet other friends who have lost babies
because they refused
induction of labor against the advice
of their medical provider.
We had worried that our birth plan would be ignored
because of the
induction, but we were pleasantly surprised to find that everyone was supportive and helped us carry through with that plan once
labor started.
Sometimes if
labor is induced too early, the baby can become distressed
because of how mom reacts to medical
induction and anxiety over delivery.
Because of these and other possible risks, an official WHO recommendation states: «Birth should not be induced for convenience, and the
induction of labor should be reserved for specific medical indications.