by Pip | Jul 3, 2021 | induction of labour
Has someone suggested induction at 39 weeks to you? It can be so confusing to know what is the right thing to do for you and your baby as there is so much conflicting advice and research. On one hand, we have the American ARRIVE Trial promoting induction at 39 weeks...
by Pip | Mar 6, 2020 | birth interventions, induction of labour
Have you been offered a Stretch and Sweep at 38 weeks? I have been wondering about the evidence around offering all women a stretch and sweep at 38 weeks. This is something more and more Obstetricians and Midwives are doing in Perth. One area this has...
by Pip | Sep 19, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, due dates, fear of childbirth, Hypnobirthing Australia, induction of labour, Sara Wickam
Are you reading this because you have been told of your “Risk of Stillbirth”? Firstly take a deep breath to lower your stress hormones and read on. I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy: Exploring Evidence, Inspiring...
by Pip | May 31, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, c-section rates, induction of labour, obstetricians
Have you heard that your placenta will stop working properly after your ‘due date’ or the words placental insufficiency? Sounds scary, doesn’t it? But what is the evidence for this claim? I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy:...
by Pip | May 29, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, due dates, induction of labour
Are you starting to think about Being Induced because your baby is “overdue”? Have you stopped to think what this is all about? Do you really think all babies have to be born at the same point in pregnancy? Just think about it. Why is there so much emphasis placed on...
by Pip | May 19, 2016 | birth choices, birth interventions, induction of labour
I feel so sick after watching the recording of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Colloquia (fancy name for academic conference or seminar) from this Monday. I have actually been in a state of shock for 2 days and quite speechless. For...
by Pip | May 4, 2015 | Hypnobirthing Australia, induction of labour, midwifery-led care, natural birth
Can you Birth Like a Princess? Or is Kate Middleton presenting an unrealistic image? Kate Middleton has certainly caused a lot of comment in the media with her gorgeous post-birth photos yet again.. Many media commentators and members of the general public have been...
