ParentData with Emily Oster
Choosing to Induce: How a randomized trial gave birth to a new era in obstetrics
Dec 14, 2023
The ARRIVE trial debunked the myth of increased C-section risk with labor induction. The debate on elective induction in obstetrics and the importance of making informed choices. Key findings from the Arrived trial that induction does not increase the risk of C-section. Discussion on epidurals during induction and the benefits of unexpected inductions for mental and emotional preparation.
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- The ARRIVE trial showed that labor induction does not increase the risk of C-sections, leading to more providers feeling comfortable with inductions.
- When considering a labor induction, it is important to have open conversations with healthcare providers, ask about the specifics of the induction process, and make informed decisions based on individual preferences and well-being.
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The rise in labor inductions
There has been an increase in labor inductions in recent years, with more people being offered or encouraged to have inductions at the end of their pregnancies.
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