In todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Lauren Courtney Smith on her positive induction experience.
After envisioning an intervention & drug free labour and birth. When it was identified that baby Elle was measuring small for gestational age and that an induction of labour would be highly recommended Lauren found herself grappling with medical advice and her own mother's intuition.
With an attempt to postpone her induction date Lauren eventually surrendered and was induced. Having heard negative induction stories, Lauren adapted her mentality and decided to focus on what she could now control and that was to make her birthing experience a positive one. Using vital techniques learnt from her hypnobirthing journey Lauren talks us through the birth of her baby Elle, describing it as the best day of her life.
Lauren and Mon hope that this episode helps to breakdown the negative stigma associated with inductions and instead empowers you to be that strong Mumma that you are if you ever find yourself being induced.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also encourages you to always seek your own medical advice from your healthcare provider as every hospital has their own specific policies and procedures to follow.
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