Induction of Labour 2020 Housekeeping Grab yourself a

Induction of Labour 2020

Housekeeping • Grab yourself a cup of tea or drink and relax • Please put your microphone on mute • You can ask questions on the chat box to the side during the session but we will aim to answer questions at the end • We are recording the session for our own learning, it will not be sent out. By keeping your video on you are agreeing to being filmed. • You can also change your background if you would like (press the … box and have fun!)

Today we will cover… • • • What is an Induction of labour? Why might your midwife of consultant recommend it? How is labour induced? How long can it take? What you can do prior to an induction being offered? What you can do whilst you are in hospital?

Induction of Labour What is an Induction of Labour and why might my midwife or consultant recommend it? Prolonged pregnancy/post dates Obstetric Cholestasis Reduced movements Pre-eclampsia Gestational Diabetes Broken waters/Ruptured membranes over 24 hours Big or baby small Assisted conception Pre-existing medical conditions Raised Maternal age

Induction of Labour How is labour induced and how long will it take? • Membrane Sweep • Prostin gel pessary • Balloon catheter • Artificial rupture of membranes • Hormone drip Inpatient or outpatient?

Induction of Labour What can I do before an induction is offered? • Natural methods of inducing labour • Preparing for an induction

Induction of Labour During the induction process. • Mobilise and rest • Eating and drinking • Monitoring of you and baby • Coping mechanisms • Analgesia • Birth partners

Useful links Many of the topics covered in your classes can be found on Maternity Matters Dorset along with a wealth of information for pregnancy and beyond. www. maternitymattersdorset. nhs. uk Hypnobirthing resources • https: //www. mindfulmamma. co. uk/ and https: //www. thehypnobirthingmidwife. co/ have free Hypnobirthing audio resources you can download. Baby information • Baby Sleep Information Source has a wealth of information to help explain what is normal for a newborn with particular reference to newborn sleep! https: //www. basisonline. org. uk/ • Wessex Healthier Together is an amazing information resource for parents with advice to keep your child safe and healthy including when and where to access care http: //www. what 0 -18. nhs. uk/ • The lullaby Trust https: //www. lullabytrust. org. uk/ provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies including products. Breast feeding • https: //padlet. com/AJBWork/breastfeedingsupport has your local and national Breastfeeding support and information about ALL the different ways to feed your baby! This includes the local F. A. B service that run the Breastfeeding groups at the children's centres. • Children’s centres offer a selection of support and activity groups to children under 5. To find your local children’s centre please visit www. dorsetforyou. gov. uk/childrens-centres For dads • The fatherhood Institute has a ‘Guide for New Dads’ available in PDF at www. fatherhoodinstitute. org (please use search box) • The ‘dadpad’ is a brand new resource designed especially for fathers and includes a Q&A section ☺https: //thedadpad. co. uk/ • The app can be downloaded to your smartphone for free via www. maternitymattersdorset. nhs. uk Key information • Benefits and financial advice can be found at: www. moneyadviceservice. org. uk • Parental rights & responsibilities www. gov. uk/parental-rights-responsibilities

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