{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Should I Say Yes To Induction?","description":"There are tons of options when it comes to induction of labor. Choosing which method, or to induce at all, is easier with this super easy tool. Best friend, I know how overwhelming late pregnancy can be. You\u2019re ready to meet your baby, you\u2019re uncomfortable, and your provider is offering a way to jump the line. Induction. But how do you know if induction is right for you? Would you believe there is a super simple tool to help you answer that very question? In today\u2019s episode, you\u2019ll learn: What is induction of labor and why might people choose to do it? Various induction methods. What is a Bishop Score and what does it mean for induction success? Four ways the cervix changes in late pregnancy, giving us an indication of when labor might begin. This episode is for you if you\u2019re pregnant (especially if you\u2019re in your third trimester), and would also be helpful for fellow birth workers who would like to share a valuable resource with your clients. Have a friend or family member mulling over the decision to induce? Send this episode their way! Here\u2019s a glance at this episode\u2026 [3:45] Reasons for induction. [5:13] What is the Bishop Score? [5:30] Cervical changes (not just dilation!) [13:30] Most common induction method. Click Here To Listen! Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts \u201cEmily is super helpful; I\u2019m so glad she\u2019s my doula BFF!\u201d <\u2014 If this is what you\u2019re thinking, please consider rating and reviewing my podcast. Doing so helps me show up in the feeds of other folks who might feel the exact same way! Simply click here, scroll the bottom, 5 stars, and \u201cwrite a review.\u201d I want to know your favorite part of each episode and what else you\u2019d like hear from me! And, if you haven\u2019t done so yet, be sure to follow me, as well. You\u2019ll have each episode loaded and ready every Monday morning, and you\u2019ll have access to any bonus recordings you might otherwise miss! Follow here.   Links mentioned in this episode: Bishop Score Calculator ACOG on Induction   ","author_name":"Your Doula BFF","author_url":"https:\/\/www.yourdoulabff.com","html":"