Get Into It, Yuh - Induction
A synthetic form of oxytocin.
What is Pitocin?
Only one of several indicators of labor progress.
What is cervical dilation?
Manually ruptures amniotic sack.
What is AROM?
Limits movement to bed, requires continuous IV fluid, continuous electronic fetal monitoring, and urinary catheter.
What are simultaneous interventions for an epidural?
This intervention can sometimes be used to avoid a cesarean birth.
What is assisted vaginal birth?
This manual procedure can be completed at a prenatal visit, but may not induce labor.
What is a membrane sweep?
The evidence-based recommendation for monitoring fetal heart rate.
What is intermittent electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)?
Requires IV placement, continuous IV fluid, and continuous electronic fetal heard monitoring.
What is Pitocin?
Can cross the placental barrier, creating a minimal risk of affecting your baby's adjustment after birth.
What is IV narcotics?
Not an evidence-based restriction for pushing birthing parents.
Made of synthetic prostaglandins, this ripening tool is placed and left for up-to 12 hours.
What is cervadil?
This measurement tool can be requested or declined based on birthing parent preference.
What is a cervical exam?
Does not cross the blood-brain barrier and create a similar pain relieving affect as oxytocin?
What is a consideration for Pitocin use?
No longer active in the body after 30 seconds to a minute after use.
What is nitrous oxide?
No longer evidence-based as a standard intervention.
What is an episiotomy?
At some hospitals, a birthing parent can return home once this mechanical ripening tool has been placed.
What is a foley or cook catheter?
Based on outdated professional recommendations from the 1950's and no longer supported by evidence.
What are most current hospital food and drink restriction policies?
Useful in assisting with optimal fetal positioning and decent of your baby.
What are intentional position changes?
What is 6 cm or active labor?
A common strategy that can increase risk of perennial tears.
What is "purple pushing"?
Used for both ripening and encouraging contractions, this chemical option can be given orally or as a suppository.
What is cytotec (misoprostrol)?
Can be declined unless necessary for specific medical intervention.
What is a saline/heparin IV lock?
Edema can impact initial birth weight, with ripple effects on pediatric feeding recommendations.
What is consideration of continuous IV fluids?
Policies and impacts differ during use depending on your birthing hospital.
What is nitrous oxide?
Most common risk is a hematoma or temporary blood blister on your baby's scalp.
What is the vacuum?