Induction Methods
Medication placed vaginally to help ripen the cervix
Cytotec
Assisted delivery with suction
Vaccuum Delivery
high blood pressure and protein in urine
PreE
Mechanical dilation tool that is inflated. Usually 3-5 cm when it is removed.
Cervical Ripening Balloon
Assisted Delivery with salad spoons.
Forcep delivery
Labor before 37 weeks
PTL
IV medication that slowly helps contractions become stronger and closer together. Also given postpartum.
Pitocin
Surgical delivery via incision in the abdomen and uterus
C-section
Baby's shoulder gets stuck exiting birth canal
shoulder dystocia
An option when baby is low enough in your pelvis. Allows for fetal head to be more applied and helps to release your own hormones.
AROM