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BR: Induction?
Were any of you induced? Can you tell me more about it?
Do you feel like inducing made labor more difficult?
Everything I've read leads me to believe that you're more likely to end up with a c-section if you're induced. I don't know how true that is. I'm already pretty much through early labor (3/4cm and 100% effaced as of yesterday), so maybe that would make me more favorable for a successful induction? I don't know.
I've been measuring small since week 36, staying at 35 since week 35. OB is talking about possibly inducing me due to lack of growth.
I'm a little confused by this because I would think that the baby staying inside longer would be better, but apparently not? She really rushed through her explanation and just left me more confused than anything else.
Re: BR: Induction?
I was induced due to signs of pre-e at 38w 4d.
I do not feel like the induction made labor harder, but I do think that the pitocin made my contractions stronger. Once I got an epi that worked it was smooth sailing.
I was able to give birth vaginally successfully with my induction. I do think that if you're already in early labor, the odds of being able to give birth vaginally are greater. (ETA: at the time of my induction I was 2cm and 80% effaced, so you're farther along in labor than I was.)
I would think that she probably thinks the lack of growth is a sign of low amniotic fluid, which is why she wants to get you delivered. Too much or too little fluid is not good for baby. He is full term and will be fine being born now.
My recommendation really is to trust your doctor and go with the flow. All that matters is that you and baby boy come out healthy in the end.
I didn't have an induction and still ended up with a c-section!
I did have Pitocin during labor, and the baby was never in any distress.
I think your progress would make you a good candidate for it.
And if you do end up with a c-section, I can tell you that my recovery was fairly easy and smooth. Not at all as bad as I expected!
*nodnod*
updated 10.03.12
She didn't mention anything about fluid levels. It seems like she's just basing it off of the fundal height? I don't know.
I obviously want what's best for the both of us, but pitocin scares the crud out of me.
I'm supposed to talk with OB on Friday to get everything figured out.
Don't be scared. It's really NBD. Just remember that it will pass and in the end you get a baby!
Raises Hand! I was induced at 39wks 6days. I wasnt allowed to get to 40 so let me say I held off until the very end.
I was due to get Cervadil which was to soften the cervix. When I went it, not needed. I was 2cm and 90%. I went ahead with Petocin. I didnt mind it at all. I had some contractions and it was bearable. I didnt really feel much until my water broke. I had a TON of fluid. They always measured and said it was normal, but once I went in and they hooked me up on monitors, they said I had a ton of fluid. I went about 2-3 hours after the water officially broke before I had an epi. It honestly wasnt bad at all and I totally jumped at the epi. I didnt want to sit all night in pain and find out I could have had some relief. I dont think the induction is bad at all. I wanted to go natural and have the labor come naturally but oh well. I have a healthy baby and that is all that matters to me!
This might be a dumb question - but since I'm already dilated/effaced a good deal:
Can they induce without pitocin by just breaking my water?
Yes, they can, and since you're already making progress I would venture to say that it's a possibility for you.
Honestly, I don't think so. Just because your water breaks doesn't mean you'll go into labor. My water broke naturally, and I never went into active labor on my own, and ended up needing help (and they gave me like 10 hours or something to give my body a chance).
Also I think the main reason they say you have an increased chance of c-sec after induction is more the chain of events. Often times, the drugs (Pitocin especially) increase the intensity of contractions, which means you're more likely to ask for epi, which in turn slows-down or stalls the process, etc etc. Some also feel that (in some instances) the induction is causing your body to go into labor, when its simply not ready, which can bring on its own set of complications.
Either way, just because you're induced doesn't mean you'll end up with a c-section, just like if you go into labor naturally doesn't mean you'll have a vaginal birth. I'd say just know the risks involved with both being induced as well as waiting and ask you doctor any and all questions that you have as good an understanding of why the doctor feels you should do what they're suggesting.
If your fluids are fine, they may just be concerned that the plecenta is not able to adequately nourish your bebeh anymore.
No adivce on the induction, though. Sorry friend!
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You'll do great Michelle no matter what! I had my membranes stretched at 38 weeks to bring on labor because I was told if it didn't work I'd need to be induced due to high BP and the fact that they were concerned about Nate's growth like your little guy.
My water ended up breaking that night but I needed the pit later during labor because I wasn't progressing quickly. The pitocin wasn't that bad although I did request an Epi. Also FYI the doctors ended up being wrong about Nate's growth 'issue' he was 6lbs 4oz and not 5lbs 9 oz like they predicted
Good luck my dear!!
I'd advise against having your water broken. From a pain perspective, I thought labor became IMMENSELY more painful after I had mine broken at 8cm. It could be coincidence since I was already in transition and that's the most painful part of labor, but I know for sure that the first contractions after my water broke were pure hell.
However, every labor is different, and for Emily, it sounds like having hers broken didn't seem bad for her at all. Granted, if you're planning on an epi, that part won't matter.
There's a lot of research out there though about not breaking the water because it helps cushion the baby when your uterus is contracting, and that can potentially alleviate some fetal distress. If it breaks on its own, that's a different story since it happened naturally, but like mz zane said, just read up on the risks involved with any procedure you might want done. Here's a link on pros and cons: http://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Breaking_the_Water