A Conversation About Induction, The Great Baby Negotiation: Evidence-Based Education for Confident Birth Choices

Feel confident, informed, and prepared when conversations about induction of labor come up.

A recommendation for induction can bring up a lot of questions: Why is this being suggested? Is it necessary? What are the benefits and risks? What options do I have? How do I have a meaningful conversation with my provider?

This 1 hour educational tutorial breaks down the topic of labor induction in a clear, approachable, evidence-based way so you can better understand your options and feel empowered to participate in decisions about your birth.

In this course, you’ll learn:

✨ The history of the estimated due date — how we arrived at today’s 40-week timeline and why your due date may not tell the whole story.

✨ Why due dates vary — including the many factors that influence when a baby is likely to arrive and why pregnancy length is not the same for everyone.

✨ Why induction is commonly recommended — understand the reasons hospitals and providers may encourage induction and what factors influence these recommendations.

✨ The evidence behind induction — explore current research, benefits, risks, and important questions to consider when evaluating whether induction is right for you.

✨ How to navigate conversations with your provider — learn practical tips for asking questions, understanding recommendations, and advocating for informed decision-making.

✨ What to expect if your pathway leads you to an induction  — learn the typical steps and medical interventions used during the induction of labor, and expected timelines for each step of the way. 

✨ Helpful tools and resources — receive guidance on where to find additional reliable information as you continue preparing for your birth.

Whether you are newly facing the possibility of induction or simply want to understand your options before labor begins, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to approach these conversations with clarity.

Your birth. Your questions. Your informed choices.

Take the time to understand induction before you’re in the middle of making decisions.