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"Elective Induction of Labor" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

"Elective Induction of Labor" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

Update: 2025-09-01
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In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox is joined by Dr. Stephanie Melka for an in-depth discussion on elective induction of labor. Building on past episodes about labor induction and the ARRIVE Trial, they explore what it truly means to choose induction without a strict medical indication. The conversation delves into the nuances of the term “elective,” its possible stigma, and how evolving evidence, particularly from the ARRIVE Trial, has shifted the medical community’s perspective. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka also touch on the motivations behind induction requests and the balance between medical necessity and patient preference in modern obstetrics.
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"Elective Induction of Labor" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

"Elective Induction of Labor" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka

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