This episode is all about labor induction.

On today’s episode we discuss labor inductions. Why do we induce labor and how do we do it? Induction of labor is one of those topics that makes many pregnant women nervous. You may have heard horror stories about inductions gone wrong or about pitocin. And we understand there’s concern about the cascade of interventions which we will talk about in this podcast. This topic can be polarizing and scary for many pregnant women.

It’s our goal to give you all the most up to date evidence based advice on topics related to pregnancy and birth and raising babies. That’s why we are here. To give you the best medical information so that you can make an informed decision on what’s right for you.

So in this episode, we will discuss what labor induction is and why labor may be induced. And, we will talk about how labor is induced.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp and Dr. Rachel Schultz as they review the routine prenatal tests that are offered in pregnancy. In this episode they specifically address NIPT, the screen for gestational diabetes and GBS testing and why these tests are important.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp and Dr. Rachel Schultz as they discuss routine prenatal testing. What tests are done, why do we recommend these tests, and what do the results mean? This episode contains information about standard prenatal tests that are routinely done in the first trimester.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp and Dr. Rachel Schultz as they discuss the First Newborn Appointment and what to expect. Today we are joined by a special guest, Baby JJ who is here as an expert on the first newborn appointment, as he is a newborn who has been to his first newborn appointment.

In this episode we discuss GBS or Group Beta Strep. We explain why we recommend testing for all pregnant moms and why treatment in labor is important to protect babies from GBS disease.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp, a board certified Ob/Gyn and Dr. Rachel Schultz, a board certified pediatrician for the MamaDoc BabyDoc podcast. In this podcast we share practical, evidence based advice and informatio on all topics related to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children.

In this episode we discuss postpartum mood disorders including baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychoses. We'll discuss practical tips and strategies new moms can employ to help navigate the postpartum period. We'll discuss things you can do on your own, when to see your doctor and what treatment options are available to get you feeling back to your normal self.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp, a board certified OB/Gyn and Dr. Rachel Schultz, a board certified pediatrician for the MamaDoc BabyDoc Podcast. In this podcast we share practical, evidence based advice and information on all topics related to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children.

In this episode we share information on what to expect for baby care in the hospital after your baby is born. Your baby will have his or her own team of care providers to provide the best possible care for your baby. We will discuss the tests that will be offered to you and how your baby's care team will be monitoring and caring for your baby.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp, a board certified Ob/Gyn, and Dr. Rachel Schultz, a board certified pediatrician for the MamaDoc BabyDoc Podcast. In this podcast we share practical, evidence based advice and information on all topics related to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children.

In this episode we give helpful tips on what items you might want to pack in your hospital bag to take with you when you go in for your delivery.

Join Dr. Renda Knapp, a board certified Ob/Gyn, and Dr. Rachel Schultz, a board certified pediatrician for the MamaDoc BabyDoc Podcast. In this podcast we share practical, evidence based advice and information on all topics related to pregnancy, childbirth and raising children.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.