Preparing for an Induction

The Preparing for an Induction Worksheet is a supportive 23-page digital resource created to help expectant parents understand the induction process, explore their options, and feel more involved in their care.

Whether your induction has been planned for weeks or recommended unexpectedly, this guide offers a calm place to process the information, organize your questions, and prepare for the experience ahead.

Inside, you’ll learn about:

• Why an induction may be offered
• Questions to ask before saying yes, no, or not yet
• The BRAIN informed decision-making tool
• Cervical dilation, effacement, station, and the Bishop score
• Cervical-ripening medications
• Foley balloons and Cook catheters
• Oxytocin and Pitocin
• Amniotomy and artificial rupture of membranes
• What an induction timeline may look like
• Preparing for a potentially longer process
• Rest, movement, positioning, and comfort measures
• Pain-management options, including epidural support
• The role of partners and doulas
• Navigating changes in the birth plan

The worksheet also includes:

• Questions for discussing cervical ripening with your provider
• Space to record your starting cervical information
• An induction-preference checklist
• A personalized induction map
• A quick-reference guide to common induction terms
• A before-and-during induction checklist
• Reflection prompts to help identify your three biggest priorities

This resource does not promise a predictable birth or suggest that there is one “right” way to experience an induction. Instead, it helps you understand what is happening, ask what comes next, communicate your changing needs, and take the process one step at a time.

What You’ll Receive

• One 23-page downloadable PDF
• Instant digital access
• Printer-friendly design
• Educational guidance, checklists, and writable worksheets
• Practical tools for the birthing person and their support team

Being induced does not make your birth less meaningful. Using medication does not make you less powerful. Changing your preferences is not failure.

One decision. One contraction. One moment at a time.



Please note: This resource provides general educational information and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always discuss induction decisions and medical concerns with your qualified healthcare provider. For personal use only.