Induction ending in section

[ains73]

Does anyone know the % of inductions that end in an emergency c section? I'm looking for something that I can print out to take with me to my next consultant meeting so ideally from a recognised source that she will respect i.e. not just heresay (have heard its around 50%.

are you trying to persuade them to give you an ELCS instead of an induction? It will all depend on the circumstances of this and any previous pregnancies/births. If it is your first and they are only talking about induction because you are overdue and not for any other reason then you may find it hard. I did have a failed induction - CS with DS1 and will now almost certainly have an ELCS with DC2 because they won't let me go overdue due to GD and won't induce if you've had a prior CS. Once you have had one it can limit certain options for future births so think carefully. Many people do have successful inductions in the right circumstances.

Hi Trixie

Many thanks for your response. Yes, I would prefer to go straight to section rather than induction. I'm not overdue but they are concerned about the placenta breaking down (ivf baby). There are several reasons for why I feel I'm more at risk of it ending in a section:

-suffer from spd/pelvic girdle pain which makes sitting/lying down very very painful. Cannot imagine how I'd cope with being stuck on a bed for hrs on end being monitored. I use crutches to walk.
-friends who also suffered from this have all ended up with emergency sectons. I actually hope to have a natural birth and use the pool.
-been told by my sonographer and midwives that it's a big baby
-family history of huge babies and c sections
-been told by consultant I would need an epidural if induced. This in itself means there is at least a 1 in 3 chance of it ending in a section (as a first time mum).

I know I'll have a fight on my hands but my head is so stuck on the idea that the combination of all these factors will mean an induction will fail (and lead to an emergency c section) that I'm not confident enough to try it.

Did they measure your Bishops Score when you had your induction?

Have a look at this blog regarding induction and associated risks. It's writted by an Australian-based midwife but very relevant for here too I think.

midwifethinking.com/2010/09/16/induction-of-labour-balancing-risks/

Required reading for all mums-to-be in my opinion -- not just that post but all of them!

This is brilliant barelyutterly! Thank you.

ains, I had severe SPD and was also induced at 42 weeks. I was begging to be let in the birthing pool, I had it all planned (1st timer too).

It's easy for me to say, but being through it, if I had SPD to the same degree again, I would be asking for a planned section too.

They did just want to give me the best chance at doing it myself, I understand and appreciate it, but there was a lack of support at my hospital for women with this condition and sometimes it's only if you've had it that you can understand.

That said, a friend of mine also suffered from SPD and she managed fine to have her baby. I couldn't stand up for more than a few minutes without my legs going numb etc etc and I actually struggled to walk with crutches. My baby was 10lbs 1oz.

You have to do what's right for you, sometimes the decision is taken from us. In the end up the emcs wasn't that bad - but I did wish they'd just have given me one due to the state I was in with the SPD.

Good Luck on whatever you decide xx

Thank you so much for sharing your story Indigobarbie. It can be difficult for anyone who hasn't suffered from spd to know the limitations it puts on you and I fear the stress of induction will only make things worse. I'm going back to the consultant tomorrow. Dreading it but hopefully have enough facts to try and persuade them to section instead of induce. xx