The Science of Induction: What’s Happening Inside Your Body

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily explores the science of labor induction, focusing on what induction methods are actually shifting inside the body to initiate labor.This episode covers:The natural labor cascade and how spontaneous labor is initiatedBaby’s role in starting labor, including fetal lung maturity and surfactant signalingHow cervical ripening works and what prostaglandins actually doThe difference between chemical ripening and mechanical dilationHow membrane sweeps function as a localized biochemical signalWhat changes physiologically when the water is brokenHow Pitocin stimulates contractions—and how it differs from natural oxytocinWhy induction methods are often layered and how physiology can become out of sequenceThe critical (and often overlooked) role of the nervous system in labor progressionThis episode is designed to help expectant parents understand how and why inductions work, offering clarity around common interventions and reframing induction outcomes through a physiologic—not fear-based—lens.#ThePoppedPodcast #BirthEducation #BabyLedBirth #LaborAndDelivery #ChiropracticForPregnancy #PregnancyPodcast #DoulaSupport #BirthWorkerLife #ExpectingMoms #BirthPrep #prenatalchiropractor #induction #pitocin #medicatedbirth #birthplan #laborinduction#folleyballoon