How Much is Enough?

from The EngagED Midwife · host Cara Busenhart and Missi Stec

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Cara and Missi look into the evidence surrounding obesity and induction of labor. Obesity alone is a risk for primary cesarean section. Several recents studies will be discussed shedding light on how to effectively manage patients with obesity specifically in the context of induction of labor. This review will help midwives use the correct combination of tools to help avoid unnecessary cesarean birth in this population. #intrapartum #inductionoflabor #obesity #cytotec #oxytocin #foleyballoon #CRB #physiology

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cara and Missi look into the evidence surrounding obesity and induction of labor. Obesity alone is a risk for primary cesarean section. Several recents studies will be discussed shedding light on how to effectively manage patients with obesity specifically in the context of induction of labor. This review will help midwives use the correct combination of tools to help avoid unnecessary cesarean birth in this population. #intrapartum #inductionoflabor #obesity...