02 March 2020 02 Mar 2020

Induction of labour is currently a topical issue in midwifery This month, I am risking controversy by discussing my thoughts on the debate over increasing induction of labour Over the past two years, I have noted in my clinical setting a reduction in the number of births in the midwifery led setting I have often tried to understand this phenomenon, particularly with what actually feels like much higher rates of activity within the maternity unit