by Jade Gordon | Jul 6, 2022 | Musings
The waiting time I’m referring to is the time between accepting induction and going into the appointment when they start the process. For some it’s just a short period, and induction happens straight away, but for others it’s days or even weeks. That...
by Jade Gordon | Apr 8, 2022 | Musings
Today I want to answer one of the most common questions, what do I wear in labour?! And as with many questions about birth, there’s no one right answer. In particular with induction, many people assume their only option is a hospital gown, but...
by Jade Gordon | Apr 2, 2022 | Musings
Affirmations are an important, and I believe, often underrated, part of hypnobirthing. They are a great way to deal with fears head on. There are three main rules for affirmations, they should be positive, present tense and personal. Often the third part is neglected,...
by Jade Gordon | Mar 21, 2022 | Musings
One of the common themes that comes up in The Positive Induction Podcast is having the confidence to ask questions, but what do you ask? Here are some ideas to get you started before your induction… Why is induction recommended? What are the risks to...
by Jade Gordon | Mar 2, 2022 | Musings
Let’s be honest, induction isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when people are thinking of their ideal birth, but in reality many of us end up here, trying to make our non-ideal scenario the best it can be. Series after series of One Born Every Minute...
by Jade Gordon | Feb 20, 2022 | Musings
There are many hospital bag lists out there, but what about induction specifically, are there things you should add that are useful for induction? Why, I’m glad you asked! Yes, there are, and here are my top six: 1. Peanut Ball – Now there’s a chance...
