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Inductions

Labour induction is a process that uses artificial methods to kickstart labour. In these stories we hear from women who have been induced for a multitude of different reasons.

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Episode 491

Louise – 3 births, spontatous, induction, 3C perineal tear, planned caesarean

Caesarean sections Inductions Perineal trauma Spontaneous labour

Episode 488

Emily – type 1 diabetes, private obstetrician, induction, spontaneous labour

Breastfeeding Inductions Spontaneous labour Type 1 diabetes

Episode 487

Amelia – twins, PROM, emergency caesarean, twin VBAC, breastfeeding, Dr Bisits, breech vaginal birth

Breastfeeding Breech Inductions VBAC

Episode 486

Suze – MGP, induction, syntocinon, epidural, forceps-assisted birth,

Breastfeeding Inductions MGP

Episode 484

Hannah – PROM, induction, gas+air, MGP, waterbirth

Breastfeeding Inductions MGP Waterbirth

Episode 483

Jen | Postpartum – GD, induction, episiotomy, postpartum confinement

Gestational diabetes Inductions

Episode 478

Katie – plus-size pregnancy, doula, induction, vaginal birth, PPH

Doula Inductions

Episode 473

Ash – induction, vaginal birth, homebirth, waterbirth, microcephaly

Home birth Inductions Waterbirth

Episode 468

Gen – infertility, miscarriage, IVF, hyperstimulation, vacuum-assisted birth, episiotomy

Inductions IVF/Fertility treatment Miscarriage

Episode 466

Dee – two vaginal births, induction, miscarriage, TENS Machine

Inductions Miscarriage

Episode 465

Georgie – vaginal birth, pre-eclampsia, induction

Breastfeeding Inductions Preeclampsia

Episode 461

Sophie – fraternal twins, positive induction, vaginal breech birth twin B

Breech Inductions

Episode 459

Chantelle Stanton – private Obstetrician, Induction, TENS machine

Inductions

Episode 448

Olivia – fraternal twins, DCDA twins, vaginal birth

Breastfeeding Inductions

Episode 435

Caitlin – precipitous labour, accidental home birth

Doula Home birth Inductions

Episode 433

Kelsey – induction, epidural, vacuum-assisted birth

Inductions Miscarriage Retained Placenta