Failed Induction

[Helga55]

Am now on my 4th day on the induction ward, have had the 24 hr pessary & three prostins over the last three days, had a few mild contractions, backache & cramps but they all just tailed off 😕 looks like I'm going to be booked in for a section later today, this is the exact opposite of what I had hoped this birth would be 😔 Also doesn't help that I hate medical procedures and get very nervous and anxious if anything needs to be done to me. Not sure why I'm posting, guess I could do with some positive vibes right now

I had an emcs for failure to progress after induction (my waters broke spontaneously but no contractions).

In all honesty, it was fine! I recovered pretty quickly and was never in huge amounts of pain. Several of my friends who had vaginal deliveries took longer to recover than I did.

I appreciate this might not be what you would have chosen but a section can be a really positive experience and you'll be meeting your baby soon! Best of luck!

@Helga55 thinking of you - EMCS May be the best way to go - I was in a similar position after 24hrs of pessary & three gels, they decided they could break my waters (just) went to delivery & they did it (very painful as cervix was not ready) then had two hours where nothing happened, so they started the drip - which they said has a maximum of 12hrs - 12hrs later of 5 in ten contractions I was no further on - they gave me 3 more hours when I got to 4cm - all though this they were saying failed Induction- c-section at next visit (every 3hrs etc) anyway after 16hrs and 40 mins - of the drip I got to 10 and we got into the pushing stage, which was then quick. But stressful & long, babies heart rate was dipping etc etc it felt like cause it was over night the reg did not want to call a c-section even though there was many clinical signs to call it, even before the waters were broken as was only 1cm then.

So if offered it may be a better option as the next stage - drip etc may or may not work.

See what they say at next stage - & although the labour may not be the way you hoped, the outcome is the main thing & the doctors would not advise C Section lightly.

It's nearly 4 years since I was where you are now and I remember it vividly.

On the plus side, when it was time for the EMCS, I loved it and my memories of the actual birth are great. I was breastfeeding in recovery and the whole thing was a lot better than I'd been led to believe in antenatal class.

Sending you a virtual handhold, and best wishes

They won't give you a drip unless you are dilating same with breaking your waters ((in my experience)). I was the same, except nothing happened at all. No contractions, zero dilation. I had a c-section and it was fine, happy healthy baby, good recovery. Good luck!

Good luck. I had a failed induction with my youngest. Ended up with an emcs after 4.5 hours on the drip.

Thanks everyone xx She was born at 3.39 weighing 10.2!!! Can't believe gravity didn't get her out... she's just perfect 😍😍😍

Congratulations OP and welcome to the world baby Helga55