This mimics the process of “ water breaking” that naturally happens in the labor process. Rupturing the amniotic sac ( amniotomy) is when your doctor uses a special tool to make a small hole in the amniotic sac. Once the IV medication is started, your healthcare team will closely monitor the strength and frequency of the contractions as well as the baby’s heart rate. It is given through an intravenous (IV) drip. It can also help strengthen and speed up contractions if they have started naturally. Oxytocin ( Pitocin) is another hormone that helps initiate contractions. This helps to separate the amniotic sac from the uterus, releasing prostaglandins that will help soften the cervix (similar to stripping the membranes). After a provider inserts the tube into your vagina, the balloon can be gently inflated in the cervix. It can be done in two ways:ġ) Prostaglandins: You can take these by mouth, or they can be applied directly into your vagina.Ģ) Foley catheter: A foley catheter is a thin tube with a balloon on the end. Cervical ripeningĬervical ripening helps your cervix soften and thin out to prepare for vaginal delivery. The separation encourages your body to release hormones (known as prostaglandins) that stimulate contractions. When they check your cervix and see that the cervix is open enough, then they can “sweep” their finger around to separate the membrane. Stripping or sweeping the membranes is when a healthcare provider separates the membrane that connects the amniotic sac to the uterus. There are a few different ways to induce labor. Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax to help move the baby through the vaginal birth canal. The goal of labor induction is to start the laboring process by stimulating uterine contractions. We’ll review what labor induction looks like, when and why it’s recommended, and some of the risks and benefits of the procedure. But some women without these conditions still opt for an elective induction. This is most often recommended when the mother or baby has a condition that puts them at risk for potential complications before or during labor. Induction of labor is the use of medication and/or other methods to start labor - rather than waiting for the process to start naturally.
And in certain scenarios, your healthcare provider might recommend induction. If you’re a pregnant mother approaching your due date, you likely have a lot of questions about when and how you’re going to give birth.
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