You’ve heard of membrane sweeps, pitocin, fetal monitoring, breaking the water, etc., but do you know how to CHOOSE these procedures (and when you might want to decline them?

Every intervention, every procedure - including induction - has the potential to be beneficial, but they all contain some degree of risk (to you and your baby).

If you want to get the most benefit and decrease the risks, you must stop assuming that your doctor knows best and you have no say.

Your ability to learn (which everyone has), and to communicate and advocate before you go into labor WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOME OF YOUR BIRTH.