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"Empowering Birth: Navigating Induction of Labor Choices and Challenges for Midwives," this webinar aims to equip midwives with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively guide prenatal discussions on induction of labor (IOL). The session will explore various crucial aspects, including the birth experience, the significance of women’s choice & preparation for induction.

Program 

18:30 - 18:35: Welcome and Introduction;

Louise Nunn (Chair) - “Overview of webinar objectives and agenda.”

 

18:35 - 18:50: Session 1 - Communication and Information Provision;

Louise Nunn - “There is a consistent lack of adequate communication and provision of information to women regarding induction of labour”

 

18:50 - 19:05: Session 2 - Experiences of Elective Late-term Induction; 

Stina Lou - “I guess baby was just too comfy in there.’ Danish women’s experiences of elective late-term induction of labour.”

 

19:05 - 19:15: Discussion and Q&A;

Open floor for questions and interactive discussion with the speakers.

 

19:15 - 19:20: Summary and Closing Remarks;

Louise Nunn -  Recap of key points 

 

Speakers

Moderator

Louise Nunn RGN, RM, BSc (Hons), MSc, is a consultant midwife at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Trust in London. She has a remit for complex pregnancies and high-risk intrapartum care, and perinatal mental health. She leads on the induction of labour pathway across 2 maternity sites. 

Speakers 

Stina Lou, is an associate professor of Clinical Anthropology at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University and the Center for Fetal Diagnostics, she has expertise in doing interdisciplinary research within pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis and birth; particularly in clinical communication, risk perception, decision making, and the experiences and concerns of pregnant/birthing women and partners.