Anyone with Type 1 Diabetes refused induction?

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If so what do they do? With dd I was induced at 36 weeks and she was 8lb in the future I am thinking of refusing induction (at least refusing the syntocinon drip) does anyone have any experience? I have read all the threads on refusing induction etc but they are mainly about being overdue. TIA

Hi, I supported a client with early onset type 2 (insulin controlled) to go to 40 weeks without induction.
She was then induced, but decided next time (if there is\ one) she is planning on going to 42 weeks without induction and labour naturally.
Have your blood sugars been well controlle from early on?
Do you have a supportive consultant?
Selina

On homebirth.org.uk there are many stories about women with type 1 diabetes who have refused induction. Maybe not quite what you were thinking of if you're not planning a homebirth but maybe can give you some encouragement anyway?

I'm not yet pregnant just trying to find ways of making next time better...My sugar levels were well controlled last time, except towards the end they were going low so they thought the placenta wasn't working properly. When I do get pregnant I will have the most lovely consultant so I suppose it will depend what she thinks? Also I had pre-eclampsia last time.

Thanks hastingsmum I will have a look

I have type 1. Just wondering why wuld you refuse? Am trying to be as informed as possible.I am to be induced at 38 weeks and am quite happy about it. There is an increased risk of stillbirth late in pregnancy, I understand due to failing placenta. Having seen a friend go through that, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Hi failingandlaughing,

I just want my next birth to be as different as possible to the last one, I had the most horrendous time. It's mainly the synto drip, it makes your contractions come hard and fast and, from what I know, most people who have it have an epidural or are offered one before it is put in, however I was not allowed one and was stuck on a bed for ten hours with a back to back baby. I am sure it would be different next time but unless I know it can be different I'm not sure I can do it again.

p.s. I am not trying to scare you, I had pre-eclampsia and the whole thing was very rushed, I only went into the DAU for monitoring and had her 14 hours later, plus they only let me push for 30 mins so I didn't stand much chance! Also what you say makes sense, at 36 weeks my placenta was all shrivelled!

Thanks.

I have heard that it can be fairly intense with induction. Maybe they can start a bit gentler this time if you don't have pre-eclampsia I have dreams of a waterbirth (seems unrealistic). Would hate to be stuck on a bed. I really like my ob so I am hoping she will help me to have a good birth.. Hope things go better for you this time.