Obstetrician Archives | Natural Birth and Motherhood

23/06/201712/10/2017

Induction – Oxytocin infusion

The fifth article in our Induction series and on using a synthetic form of oxytocin infusion to induce labour. Again, this piece is part of our series aimed at being read in 3 minutes or less.
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16/06/201712/10/2017

Induction – artificial rupture of membranes

induction - the artificial rupture of membranes

This is the fourth article in our short series of articles discussing the most common methods of induction. Each of the articles is aimed at being read in 3 minutes or less. In this article, we cover the artificial rupture of membranes.
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12/05/201711/10/2017

Induction – an overview

Okay. You are 40+ weeks into your pregnancy, and your healthcare professions have started dropping the big “I” word into conversations with you. Induction What? Your goal included going into labour naturally, spontaneous, in your own time. How can you be at this point? And what happens in an induction anyway? Continue reading

30/12/201619/09/2017

Doula, midwife, obstetrician – what’s the difference?

Choosing the right caregiver who will be present and support you through your pregnancy, labour and delivery is key to achieving the birth you desire. So who are the players and what do each of them offer. Read below to find out more. Continue reading