Back to Basics Birthing

Stretch and Sweep: It’s Still an Intervention

Stretch and Sweep: It’s Still an Intervention As pregnancy approaches the estimated due date, many women are offered a stretch and sweep, also called a membrane sweep. It is often described as a simple, gentle or “natural” way to encourage labour to begin and may be offered before a medical induction of labour is discussed....

Natural Induction Methods – do they work?

There is no such thing as a “natural induction” of labour. Anything that is trying to make your baby come before it is ready is a risk. So, you think it is time to evict your baby? You have had enough. You are tired, uncomfortable and just want to meet your little one…..NOW! However, have...