19 | Induction Cancelled?! What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Labor

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Black Birth Stories

Dr. Tiffany Woodus

32 episodes

4 hours ago

Black Birth Stories | Black Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Postpartum Black Birth Stories shares real Black women pregnancy stories and tackles the issues impacting Black maternal health today—like high blood pressure in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and Black maternal mortality. Hosted by OB/GYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus, each episode blends education and empowerment to help you advocate for yourself in pregnancy, find mental health support, and navigate the journey from trying to conceive to postpartum care. Because our stories matter.

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19 | Induction Cancelled?! What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Labor

Black Birth Stories

21 minutes 27 seconds

3 months ago

19 | Induction Cancelled?! What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Labor

In this week’s episode of The Black Birth Stories Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Woodus reacts to a powerful birth story that every mama can learn from.

We cover:✅ What happens when your induction of labor is cancelled✅ How to know when it’s really time to head to the hospital✅ The role of doulas and why every mama deserves one✅ What it means to get your bag of water broken (and if it’s safe)
✅ How to prepare for and lower your risk of postpartum hemorrhage

Whether you’re pregnant now or planning for the future, this episode is full of real-life lessons and medical insight to help you feel informed, empowered, and prepared for a safe delivery.

👩🏾‍⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode with a mama who deserves an empowered birth story!

Takeaways

Induction can be delayed due to emergencies in labor and delivery.
Staying at home during early labor can enhance the birthing experience.
Doulas provide essential support and advocacy during childbirth.
Mothers with doulas report lower intervention rates and higher satisfaction.
Preparedness for complications like hemorrhage is crucial in labor.
Support from family and partners is vital during the birthing process.
Understanding medical terminology can empower mothers during labor.
Every birthing mama deserves a supportive team during delivery.
Celebrating the joy of birth is a shared experience for families.

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