Summary
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Arlene arrives at the hospital for her induction, where a friendly receptionist, Kathy, checks her in and reassures her about her mom's arrival.
Arlene meets Margaret, one of the midwives, who provides comfort and takes her to her room. Margaret explains the facilities and ensures Arlene is comfortable while waiting for the next midwife.
Susan, another midwife, explains the induction process to Arlene, detailing the use of a pessary to help dilate the cervix and initiate labor. She reassures Arlene about monitoring both her and the baby's well-being.
Arlene asks about the effectiveness of the pessary and the duration of the induction. Susan explains that it can take several days and mentions the possibility of a C-section if induction is unsuccessful, a procedure Arlene was already aware of but would prefer to avoid. Kathy then informs Arlene that her mom will arrive shortly.