Hi all. Just seen my midwife at 40+5 and she has booked me in for a sweep next Wed (40+10), and induction next Fri (40+12). I really want to get this baby out (sick of being in limbo! ), so am quite happy to have the sweep, and the gel induction, but am worried about what happens if the gel doesn't work.
From what she said, it seems as if they will try the gel 3 times in 24 hrs, then if there is some progression but not much, they will put me on a drip, otherwise straight to cesarean. I obviously want to do what is best for the baby, but I really, really want to avoid a cesarean - if the baby and I are both fine, can/should I refuse a section after getting that far into an induction with no results? I know this is still a way off, and I probably won't get to that point, but I just want to get an idea of what I want to happen if it does get to that stage.
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Overdue/induction advice please :)
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KelaS · 25/01/2008 11:19
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