Unmedicated Birth: How to Have an Induction Without an Epidural
If you have this knowledge about how to handle an induction, then if you ever need to use it, this will all come rushing back to you when you need it most.
Because inductions are getting handed out more and more these days, for more and more reasons — and the last thing I want is for you to be caught off guard, scrambling to make big decisions in the moment.
When you have already done the prep, an induction is just one more thing you know how to handle.
That is exactly why I am pulling this one back out of the vault. It first aired in April 2022 and has stayed one of my most listened-to episodes ever since. Whether this is your first listen or your second, settle in. ❤️
So in this episode we get into what an induction actually is, the reasons one might land on the table (the truly necessary ones and the... not so much), all things Pitocin and why those contractions feel like their own beast, and the one thing that matters most when it comes to preparing.
And if you end up wanting an epidural or leaning on another tool along the way, that is completely okay, but if your plan is unmedicated this will prep you! None of this is about doing birth perfectly. It is about walking in informed and staying part of every decision.
Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:
[6:15] What a medical induction actually is and why every mom should prepare like she might have one...AND keep listening because I cover WHY you may be offered one and what your options really are! *Spoiler alert - you do not need to agree to an induction just because it's offered.
[7:25] The different induction methods explained simply: Pitocin, breaking your water, Cervidil, Cytotec, Foley bulb, and the Cook's catheter (and why I don't love Pitocin plus breaking your water alone). 👀
[10:48] The real reasons a mom might need an induction and the ones that aren't so medically necessary. ⚠️
[12:36] So many moms end up with an epidural during an induction. The #1 reason why.
[16:00] All things Pitocin — how it's given, why those contractions feel SO different, and the mental game that comes with it.
[22:04] The single most important thing you can do to prepare for an induction.
[22:31] What a Bishop score is and how it predicts whether your induction will go smoothly.
[24:51] Supplements to prepare your body.
[26:56] The physical and mental prep that makes the biggest difference.
[40:55] The difference between doing hard things and suffering, and why that line matters so much. ❤️
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