OB/GYN Explains Induction of Labor: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know

The Doctors Bjorkman, a board-certified OB/GYN and Pediatrician couple who are also new parents share what you need to know about labor induction, when it's indicated, the potential risks/benefits, and review of the ARRIVE Trial. They also share the decision they made for Sarah's pregnancy and their own baby.

We also got a lot of questions about the ARRIVE trial and risks/benefits seen in elective inductions of otherwise healthy pregnancy at 39 weeks. Because of this, we went back and added some more information about this from a prior version of this episode -- 11:30

Looking for more?!

Coming in early 2026, we are launching TDB+. It’s a research-backed membership designed to give you support, connection, and resources for wherever you’re at on your parenting journey!

Imagine in-depth access to pregnancy, birth, and parenting content, while also getting behind the scenes interaction with us, our day-to-day real lives, and a community of other parents to support you.

Learn more about the membership and join the waitlist here! 👉 https://forms.gle/BxXToaDdKooWgfPr5

0:00 Intro
1:27 What is an induction?
3:12 Why have an induction?
5:34 How an induction works
10:40 Elective inductions
11:30 The ARRIVE Trial
18:51 Pros & Cons
22:40 Our own 'In Real Life" decision

Read the ARRIVE Trial yourself: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056...

**Weekly pregnancy updates on Wednesdays! We will be covering everything from TTC, infertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, best baby gear, your baby's week by week development, postpartum concerns, and other pregnancy tips and tricks!

Affiliate links to all products mentioned in video here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedoctor...

Also check out our video to learn "What You Need to Pack to Bring to the Hospital for Mom, Partner, and Baby!":    • OB/GYN Shares What You Need to Pack to Bri...  

Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

Keywords: pregnancy update, the doctors bjorkman, third trimester pregnancy, pregnancy, obgyn, labor