Monday, August 2, 2010

New Examiner Article Up: Top 5 reasons NOT to induce

The following are some common occurrences associated with labors that are medically induced--through drugs such as Pitocin, Cytotec (or Misoprostol), and/or the artificial rupturing of the membranes (AROM)--as well as a number of common misconceptions. They do not happen 100% of the time, and there may be several medical indicators which suggest induction is the best option for the health of mother and baby. However, the rates of inductions in the U.S. have skyrocketed while our infant mortality rates not improved and maternal mortality rates have actually increased.

This article is not meant to scare any woman out of having an induction, or to judge anyone for having chosen to have one. Instead, this article is meant to be informative, and to urge women to educate themselves on the benefits and risks of non-medically indicated inductions in addition to other options and alternatives in childbirth. If your primary care provider is urging you to induce, make sure to ask him or her what indicators for needing an induction are present and what your options are. Make sure to inform yourself the risks and benefits of induction from more than one reliable source before making a decision. The following may be a useful place to start...

Read the rest of the article here.

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