Empowered Pregnancy Podcast

What No One Tells You About Induction: A Candid Conversation for Empowered Pregnant Mamas

June 24, 2024 Lisa Villani Season 1 Episode 12
What No One Tells You About Induction: A Candid Conversation for Empowered Pregnant Mamas
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Empowered Pregnancy Podcast
What No One Tells You About Induction: A Candid Conversation for Empowered Pregnant Mamas
Jun 24, 2024 Season 1 Episode 12
Lisa Villani

It's time to talk about the controversial and highly nuanced topic of induction! This podcast episode discusses induction of labor, a procedure to kickstart birth.

I've got the induction guru herself- childbirth educator, Vanessa, on talking about the reasons why inductions happen and the risks associated with them.

Here are the key points covered in this juicy episode:

  • Why is induction done? 
  • Are there risks? 
  • What about informed consent? 
  • What are some alternatives?
  • What's the deal with the very popular 39 week induction?

Find and follow Vanessa on IG for tons of evidence-based birth info and support!

Checkout the massive Swedish study we refer to in the episode here.

If these topics get you pumped up, pretty please rate & review the show on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

After you review the show,
take a screen shot and upload it here- it'll enter you to win a 1:1 virtual coaching session with me ($127 value) as a thank you.

Your feedback helps spread the word to more women!

More questions about inductions and how to navigate tricky conversations with your practitioner? DM me over on IG @empoweredbirthcoaching I'd love to hear from you!


Are you ready to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality? I'm your coach! Get my weekly newsletter and take advantage of free resources and birth prep tips.

Show Notes

It's time to talk about the controversial and highly nuanced topic of induction! This podcast episode discusses induction of labor, a procedure to kickstart birth.

I've got the induction guru herself- childbirth educator, Vanessa, on talking about the reasons why inductions happen and the risks associated with them.

Here are the key points covered in this juicy episode:

  • Why is induction done? 
  • Are there risks? 
  • What about informed consent? 
  • What are some alternatives?
  • What's the deal with the very popular 39 week induction?

Find and follow Vanessa on IG for tons of evidence-based birth info and support!

Checkout the massive Swedish study we refer to in the episode here.

If these topics get you pumped up, pretty please rate & review the show on Apple podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

After you review the show,
take a screen shot and upload it here- it'll enter you to win a 1:1 virtual coaching session with me ($127 value) as a thank you.

Your feedback helps spread the word to more women!

More questions about inductions and how to navigate tricky conversations with your practitioner? DM me over on IG @empoweredbirthcoaching I'd love to hear from you!


Are you ready to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality? I'm your coach! Get my weekly newsletter and take advantage of free resources and birth prep tips.