As a mother of two, one of the most surprising elements of having a baby turned out to be how many ways healthcare professionals can induce labor. There are medications like oxytocin, physical ...

Pregnant women discuss the option of vaginal examination for membrane sweeping at their antenatal appointments after 39 weeks of pregnancy. A membrane sweep after 39 weeks of pregnancy might make it ...

Membrane stripping may help to induce labor, but it also comes with some uncomfortable side effects. Talk with your care team to weigh the pros and cons. I was pregnant with my son during one of ...