In this article:
- Watch the video to learn about labor inductions, why your care team may recommend one and why induction is the safest choice for some moms and babies.
- Is induction a choice or a necessity? Caregivers explain.
- A mom shares her own induction story, including the joy and excitement of meeting her baby for the first time.
Labor doesn’t always happen the way it does in movies or on TV. If you have certain health conditions or labor isn’t progressing as expected, your care team may recommend an induction. Understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared and assured during the process. In this video, a Providence Swedish patient, along with nurses, physicians, midwives and doulas explain what you can expect during an induction, ways you can support yourself during labor and why induction is the safest choice for some moms and babies.
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Swedish has three birth centers — First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds — making it convenient for people who live or work in the Seattle, Eastside and North End areas. Swedish patients can take classes, meet other families, get help with lactation and go for new parents and well-baby checkups at The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns at our First Hill birth center. You can also get expert advice there and help with wellness. Visit our website to learn more about midwives at Swedish and how they can partner with you to create the most personalized birthing experience possible.
If you need a gynecologist, women's health specialist or primary care doctor, Swedish is here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. If you need to find a doctor, you can use our provider directory
And if you have questions or concerns about an older child’s wellness, Swedish Pediatrics is here to help. Call today to schedule a visit.
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