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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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induction not going to plan...

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tiggerpigger · 14/10/2013 18:12

In hospital with my wife now for an induction. Pessary had to be removed after 4 hrs due to hyperstimulation. Midwife couldn't feel cervix moved or dilated at all. Waiting to see doc now.
Anyone else been in this situation? What happened?
Thanks!

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WorrisomeHeart · 14/10/2013 18:21

Yes but slightly different in that the hyperstimulation for my son's birth happened after the second pessary was inserted - for me it meant my body went into hyperdrive and, despite only being 2cms dilated, started to push. DS became distressed and I ended up with an EMCS. It sounds like a good thing that your wife's hyperstimulation has been caught early and they have her being seen by a doc.
Hope all goes ok for you both, is the induction needed for being late or medical reasons, ie can they wait and see if labour does start naturally?

SantiagoToots · 14/10/2013 18:26

As above. Severe reaction after second pessary however didn't even dilate to 1cm. Was given drugs to temporarily cease contractions as had no pain control and contractions constant but doing nothing.

Emcs called within the hour as both me and baby suffering decelerations.

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tiggerpigger · 14/10/2013 18:34

Thanks for the replies. Induction is at 38+2 due to high blood pressure.

Apparently they might be trying a second pessary but still waiting for doc...

We are preparing ourselves for possible c section. Reassured that its very common and routine....

Thanks!

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WorrisomeHeart · 14/10/2013 20:41

The plus side of your situation is that you'll have time to get used to the idea of a section and if they go to that rather than a further pessary (which seems an odd choice given your wife's reaction!) then it won't have the panic stations feeling of an EMCS.

santiago it's nice to hear of someone else having a similar experience to me! Was your baby ok post birth? My DS had to spend some time in NNU due to issues with his post birth levels, I don't know how much was linked to the birth trauma.

5madthings · 14/10/2013 20:45

I and the same but as I and baby were fine we went home for two weeks and I was then I diced by arm.

I was eng induced for SPD tho so it wasn't esemtial that they induced me.

Have they mentioned the drip or arm (if cervix is closed they won be able to do arm)

I was unable to have the gel for my next four labours and went straight to arm, and that worked fine (always go more than two weeks overdue).

I was offered a c section but said no thanks.

See what your options are but if induction doesn't look favorable then you can insist they go straight to c section. Which IMO would be better than an emergency section.

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tiggerpigger · 14/10/2013 21:26

Thanks. We are still waiting for a doc. Frustraring that in 13.5 hrs of being here we have had one 30 second conversation with a doc. She was walking out of our cubicle while we were still trying to talk to her. Nothing has happened in the 7 hrs since they had to remove the pessary...

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GreenGiant3 · 15/10/2013 00:19

Tigger I'm sorry to hear what's been happening, the doctors in hospital can be so bloody rude at the best of times, hope everything is ok now? Has baby arrived?

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 00:44

Hello, thanks for asking, we have seen a doc and now been moved down to a lovely delivery room with our own dedicated midwife who is really nice and reassuring. Must be good for my poor wife's bp! Will be having another pessary soon but slight contractions starting anyway! Apparently baby's head in good position so labour should be quick!

It feels good to have a moan/rant to random strangers rather than worrying family and friends!

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SantiagoToots · 15/10/2013 05:02

Worrisome Baby was fine, he spent two nights in NICU because I was induced at 36 weeks due to pre-eclampsia, standard at my hospital. Funny thing is, I knew from within seconds of the second pessary going in it was going to end up with emcs, I had severe pain when they put the pessary in which they said was "wrong".

tigger I hope things are progressing well!

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 09:36

Morning. No more contracrions, seem to be back to square one. Another loooong wait for a doctor ahead.....

At least mum and baby are ok tho

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 11:24

Being ignored again. What's the fucking point in asking us to come in for an induction if they're not going to bother inducing us? Last saw a doctor 12 hours ago. We've been here for 27 hrs and no sign of labour and fuck all being done about it. It's as if we weren't here...

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5madthings · 15/10/2013 11:53

tigger its hugely frustrating but quite common. induction can be a long drawn out process.

you are still.in labour and delivery room? so you were able to stay with your wife overnight? i hope you both managed to get some sleep.

what have the midwives caring for your wife said?

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 12:32

Hi. No, she was sent back up to ward and I was sent home. Contractions totally died away during the night. I came back at 9am. Apparently doctors are still too busy to see us. Haven't seen a doc for 13 hrs now. Literally nothing is being done to us and they have no idea when a doctor might see us.

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 12:33

Midwives can't do anything without a doc as my wife has high bp...

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GreenGiant3 · 15/10/2013 13:38

I cannot believe they have left you for SO long! Why even have you there if they have no time to deal with you, I'm sure your wife would be much more comfortable in the house so sorry that this is happening to you!

Has the doctor been around yet? What do you reckon they "plan" to do? X

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 15:07

Hello. Nope, still no doctor. Its now 16 hrs since we last saw one. Don't know what they plan to do as no docs are available to see us.

Being put back on the monitor now. Apparently a doc will be here in half hour or so but we've heard that before!

I understand that emergencies happen but this lack of doctors has happened for every one of the several days we've been in this godforsaken hospital. Bad management I think. Like you say, why book someone in for an induction when you don't have the staff to do it??

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PastaBeeandCheese · 15/10/2013 19:08

What's happening tigger? Have you been seen yet?

Nordicmom · 15/10/2013 19:20

Hi! I hope you've been seen by a doctor by now. I had a hyper reaction to prostaglandin immeditially and then was wheeled off to another from the ward screaming . They gave me something to reverse the reaction and broke my water's to check baby was ok since the heartbeat went haywire and then I said I still wanted to try vaginal birth but got an epidural since I was in agony ( loved it didn't feel a thing after that :) ) . Labour didn't progress much in the next 12 h just to 4 cm and me and baby were getting tired so I was offered a choice and at that point we went with the Emcs . Baby was fine after birth me quite shook up but nothing serious except quite a big loss of blood so was anaemic after but no transfusions needed. I wish you all the luck in the world . It's soon over hopefully and all so worth it :)!

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 20:06

Hi, thanks again for the replies. Doc came about 5pm and did internal exam. Cervix completely closed and baby nowhere near engaged so couldn't burst the waters. Put in another pessary (2nd attempt) to see what happens. If that doesn't work then it's probably a c-section. Pessary could take 24 hours so another day of waiting tomorrow, unless she has hyperstimulation again...

Nordicmum - glad that you had all that and it ended up fine in the end. We are just thinking of the baby we'll get at the end, whatever happens.

Thanks!

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duchesse · 15/10/2013 20:16

C sections are one of the most common operations! They are usually completely routine (whatever scary documents they make you sign beforehand and whatever they tell just before about the risks). Please try not to worry unduly- it is much better for your wife to get the out baby quickly.

I had a crash CS 4 years ago (completely unexpected, went from being in labour room to under general anaesthetic in 15 mn) and recovery for me was absolutely fine. It is major abdominal surgery so there is a recovery time but I think many women feel pretty much well again after a month.

She needs to be scrupulous about hygiene especially in hospital bathrooms- they are often not as clean as you might wish. I stuck to showers only while in for that week.

Also try to keep tabs on how often they are monitoring her blood pressure after the birth- it needs to be done really quite often in the week after the birth.

I hope all goes well for you and your DW and that you will soon be holding your newborn. Good luck!

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 20:53

Thanks a lot duchesse, that's reassuring to hear, and some good tips about the hygiene and BP!

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tiggerpigger · 15/10/2013 21:27

What is the difference between ELCS and EMCS (I know what the letters stand for, just wondering about the definitions)? If we're trying for a natural birth, but end up having a CS, but it's not actually an emergency - i.e. we've got a few hours to plan for it - is it then an ELCS, even though it wasn't in the original plan?

Just asking cos I've seen a thread on here saying there is a huge difference between the 2 in terms of recovery time etc...

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Igloofornow · 15/10/2013 22:40

They are always EMCS if they aren't planned for, ie booked in advance, but recovery is usually longer if patient has laboured for hours, or rushed in as a cat 1, General anaesthetic is used etc. A lot of this is also emotional as well as physical as there is no time to get used to the idea of a CS.

Hope things happen for you both, my pressures took 36 hours to get things going, then another 12 - it's all worth it in the end and easier if you have no other little ones at home waiting on mummy and daddy.

MoaningMingeWhingesAgain · 15/10/2013 22:47

It would be classed as an EMCS in that it wasn't a preplanned one. Recovery may or may not take longer than ELCS, main difference being that after a long time being messed with you are absolutely bloody shattered.

I've had 2 x EMCS, one was proper Cat 1 emergency under general, other a fairly pleasant not very emergency CS under spinal. Recovery was about the same really but more bruised after the emergency one. Had been contracting for 3 days before each so mainly knackered and pissed off

Hope baby makes an appearance soon

SantiagoToots · 16/10/2013 06:27

I've had an ELCS and an EMCS, the ELCS was a lot harder to recover from! After the EMCS I was hoovering after 3/4 days, walked half a mile and then drove at 10 days. After the ELCS I felt screwed for weeks. Although both times I was horse riding within 6 weeks.

This "can't do anything for 6 weeks" is a total myth! Your wife will know when she's ready. :)

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