Induction of Labour (IOL) is an increasingly common intervention with 34% of expectant parents experiencing it. This evidence based workshop will provide you with all the information about the process to help you make an informed decision that's right for you and your baby.
More and more expectant parents find themselves having to decide whether to let their body and baby go into labour naturally, or agree to medical intervention. We know that this is something that can cause concern and confusion during pregnancy.
In this workshop we explain in detail why an induction of labour (IOL) may be offered, we discuss the full process and share information from research studies to help you become more informed and make the decision that is right for you and your baby.
We explore the pros and cons of waiting, and of being induced. And if the decision is to accept an induction of labour, this workshop will guide you on how to make your induction of labour a positive birth experience. The workshop will cover:
Reasons an Induction of labour may be offered
Decision Making
Reaching your due Time - What are the options?
The Induction Process - What happens? How it it done?
Coping strategies & pain relief options
How to have a positive birth experience
Partners Encouraged (and included in the ticket price)
Light refreshments provided.
Cost: £65.00