Induction of Labor
Dr. Michelle Santoyo returns to Healthful Woman to talk about inducing labor with Dr. Fox. In this episode, they discuss why an OB/GYN would choose to induce labor, what the process is like, and what patients should know. Why Induce Labor? Dr. Santoyo explains that there are three major reasons why labor might be induced: for
Am I In Labor?
When you go into labor, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. However, especially for first-time mothers, it can be confusing or stressful to feel uninformed about what exactly labor feels like. Dr. Michelle Santoyo explains three key things patients should look for that indicate labor are contractions, loss of fluid, and bleeding. Here are a few
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR OB-GYN: INDUCTION OF LABOR, James Miller, MD (Digital)
What is an induction of labor? Labor induction refers to methods and medicines used by your doctor to trigger labor. Typically, it involves a midnight admission to the hospital, a medical agent to soften the cervix overnight (foley balloon or misoprostol), time, pitocin to stimulate contractions, more time, breaking the water (rupture of membranes), and
