Need Advice on Refusing Induction Please

[FurryFox]

Hospital want to induce me on Christmas Eve when I will be 42 weeks. I have asked if this can be moved forward a couple of days and they have said no, it has to be on Xmas eve.

I have told them I will not be going in on Xmas eve if all well with baby but they've told me "we won't let you go past 42 weeks". I said I'd happily go in Boxing day or the day after to be induced if there was a bed available but they keep telling me I have to go in Xmas eve .

Surely they can not force me to go in? Am just wondering where I stand in all this? What will they do if I don't go in? Can I refuse to go in Xmas eve but request monitoring daily until induction/labour? Please tell me they can't make me go in

Lovemymum I see your point and understand what you are saying but I agree with Victoriansqualor in that I don't think one day or even two would make a difference.

I also think it wouldn't make much difference as they have based my due date (10th December) on a 28 day cycle. I had a very regular 37 day cycle and had they taken this into account it would make my due date more likely to be around the 17th anyway .

I find the phrase 'oh fuck off with your syntocin, I'd rather have a mince pie' goes down a treat on christmas eve.

Of course they can't force you to do anything, nor should they try too! They are just trying to get a christmas baby in the local rag

A very festive for you and your bump!

Think the only way you can have any medical treatment without consent is if you're sectioned. So avoid saying you're hearing voices/feeling suicidal and you'll be fine! Oh and midwives can't do sectioning so whatever they say about 'making you' or 'letting you' have treatments isn't their decision at that point anyway. Makes me so to hear 'we won't let you'.

My SIL went in for an induction on Christmas eve - post dates pregancy.

They were very short staffed and she had appalling care. She had the classic induction experience - very, very painful labour, an unwanted (but much needed) epidural, followed by an assisted birth, a poor start with breastfeeding which got worse when she got home.

My SIL hates me so I wasn't in a position to offer any advice, but if she'd asked I would have said - don't do it!

Furryfox, state that you require Expectant Management from 42wks.

IF and only if there is any cause for concern your dh and you will then decide whether you wish to try induction or go for elCS. Than ask them to give you written plans for induction so that you can decide if it is something you wish to endure. Ask them to advise you of your Bishops score if you consent to a vaginal exam at any point.

Remember that nipple stimulation, sex, brisk walking and relaxation are good ways to try to encourage you body along but don't tire yourself out!

Read this, chill and enjoy the twilight of your pg

what is expectant management?