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Getting induced? Before you show up at the hospital with your overnight bag and assume you’ll have a baby by dinner, let’s talk. Inductions can take a LONG time, and there are a few things you really want to understand before agreeing to one. From your Bishop score to Pitocin dosing and the phrase “pit to distress,” HeHe is breaking down what you need to know so you can walk into that induction feeling prepared, not completely blindsided.
In this episode, HeHe shares five things to consider before an induction, including why you need a plan for a potentially long process, whether your hospital allows you to go home between cervical-ripening doses, and what to ask if you hear the phrase “pit to distress.” Yes, that’s a real phrase used in some hospital cultures, and it’s worth understanding what it means. HeHe also walks through induction-related risks, including overly frequent contractions, fetal intolerance, and the potential for a cascade of interventions.
Plus, don’t skip the Bishop score! This assessment can help you understand how ready your cervix is for induction and may help guide decisions about which induction methods make sense. Because the more you understand about what’s happening in your body, the better equipped you are to have an actual conversation with your provider about your options.
Because knowing what to ask is only half the battle, HeHe introduces Labor Live, a three-day, real-time birth preparation challenge starting November 1. You’ll practice asking questions, requesting time to make decisions, and even saying no. Because trying to figure out how to advocate for yourself for the first time while you’re in labor? Not exactly ideal. Join here: https://joinlaborlive.com
In this episode:
- Why inductions can take much longer than you expect and how to plan for the process
- Whether your hospital allows you to go home between cervical-ripening doses
- What “pit to distress” means and why you should ask about Pitocin dosing protocols
- How to recognize potential discrepancies between hospital policies and evidence-based guidelines
- What risks and interventions may be associated with induction, including tachysystole, fetal intolerance, epidurals, hemorrhage, and tearing
- What a Bishop score is and how it helps assess cervical readiness for induction
- How your Bishop score may help you choose your induction method and medications, and when to ask for it
- Why a membrane sweep and a follow-up cervical assessment may be part of the conversation
- How to practice saying no, asking questions, and requesting time to make informed decisions before labor
Ready to practice advocating for yourself before you’re in the birth room? Join HeHe for the three-day Labor Live Challenge starting November 1: https://joinlaborlive.com
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00:00 Pit to Distress Explained
00:58 Labor Live Challenge Intro
01:25 Practice Saying No
03:52 Train Your Nervous System
04:36 Join Labor Live Details
04:54 Induction Tip 1 Long Timeline
06:20 Induction Tip 2 Going Home Option
07:36 Detergent Sponsor Break
11:11 Pitocin Culture Warning
12:50 Induction Risks Bishop Score Wrap
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Want to know exactly what to ask about Pitocin? Grab HeHe’s free Pitocin Guide: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin
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