How To Stop Needless Induction of Labor

"(If you spontaneously go into labor at week 37 or 38 the risks to your baby are incredibly low, but being induced at week 37 or 38 increases the risks of interventions, including NICU stays, breathing problems and even surgical births.)"

"The most important thing is to realize that every week of pregnancy counts. Being born prior to spontaneous labor can carry risks, big and small. Your baby's brain undergoes a lot of changes in the last weeks of pregnancy, as does the development of lung tissue. You will also find that babies born after spontaneous labor have higher breastfeeding rates."

"So, if offered an induction, ask why. Use your BRAIN. What are the:

• Benefits
• Risks
• Alternatives
• Intuition (what's your gut say)
• Not now, or do nothing"