Induction of labour

Pregnant woman in hospital room sits on an exercise ball supported by her birth partner and a midwife

Inducing labour will always be discussed with you, to ensure you fully understand the risks and benefits and your consent will be gained prior to anything happening.

Why might I be offered an induction of labour? How is labour induced? Induction of labour: Frequently asked questions

Induction of labour Having labour induced Inducing labour Induction – The Obs Pod, Episode 35

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Assisted birth

Smiling pregnant woman in hospital bed has her hand held by a midwife

Assistance with labour and birth may be recommended either:

prior to your due date
for medical reasons
when you go beyond your due date; or
during labour.

When pregnancy goes beyond your due date Induction of labour Interventions in labour

Assisted birth Induction and interventions Consent: the key facts – Birthrights