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Induction on Tuesday - can't decide what to do

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Moorelewis · 15/05/2021 13:50

A bit of background. This is Dc2. Dc1 I was induced at 40 weeks due to pre eclamspia. 1 pessary, caused hyperstimulation which had to be stopped with medication. Waters broke on their own, after 40 hours of painful contractions I only dilated to 2cm, fetal distress meant I ended up with an emergency c-section. Horrendous recovery from it, scar opened up and I got an infection. Couldn't even walk for weeks. Ended up with postnatal depression, didn't bond with ds. I'm extremely keen to avoid a csection and really wanted to go into labour on my own this time. However I've got high blood pressure again, albeit very well controlled on small amounts of medication. Being pressured into induction at 40+6. Had 2 sweeps from 39 weeks, cervix soft but not dilated at all so I know my body just isn't ready. In an ideal world I'd love to wait until 42 weeks to see if I go into labour on my own. My dates make me 4/5 days less than the NHS scan put me too ( private scan also agreed with me). At the same time baby isn't a big mover, has never had a pattern and I've been in for reduced movements about 5 times. Sometimes I barely feel any movement all day. Should I just go ahead with the induction? If anything happened to the baby I'd feel terrible. I just can't help feeling sick with worry as I just know it will end in another c-section. As it is a balloon induction this time it'll be a long process and a long hospital stay. I just feel terrible for my son being at home without me. Sorry for the long message.

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mrssunshinexxx · 15/05/2021 14:32

If I were you I would get in for a planned section ASAP it will be totally different to your last section sorry if this is totally unhelpful

Moorelewis · 15/05/2021 15:00

@mrssunshinexxx honestly after last time I just cannot bring myself to even consider an elective. I know recovery is usually easier, but after my experience last time I just really don't want to risk it. Especially with a toddler to think about.

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mrssunshinexxx · 15/05/2021 19:51

@Moorelewis I had emc last time after 26 hours of labour I was absolutely exhausted and also got 2 infections following the section but my consultant has advised an elective and she said there is a high chance the infection was from me just being so run down and f**led and that a planned section will be a lot better I will also have a 15 month at home, don't get me wrong I am nervous and I wish the stork could just drop baby off ! The stuff women have to go through

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