Where you induced for reduced movement?

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Hello.
I posted this in the pregnant board but thought might get more replies here from mums who have been through it.

I am looking for experiences on being induced for RFM.
I'm only 33±6 but currently being seen several times a week for a trace due to reduced fetal movements, I saw consultant who has said to continue regular ctg traces for now however if I don't start feeling movement soon will look to induce as I get further on.

My traces apparently look OK, as did recent scan so no idea why I am not feeling movements.

So my questions are:

1. How many weeks did you get induced at?
2. How long did it take for baby to arrive?
3. When did you get having RFM?

Thanks

Hi...

I was induced for this reason (my placenta was at the front so not sure if that might of been why)

I was induced at 39 weeks.

Ended in an emergency C- sections...

When you’ve been monitored has the baby always been fine?

My placenta is at front too. Yes they keep saying the trace is good and baby is fine.. Its just when I'm not on trace I have no idea how baby is.
Why did it go to c section? Was it because how long it was taking or other reasons that might have been the case anyways if it wasn't an induction?

I was induced at 39 weeks due to reduced movements. 5 days of inducement which was 4 pesseries. 10 hours labour then emergency c section.

Oh gosh @mrs2468 that sounds awful. I'm dreading being induced. Did you have to stay in the whole time?

Unfortunately yeah as they needed to monitor us often. To be honest it wasn't that bad and would do it all again just a bit boring at times and was exhausted by the end.

I have a 1yo at home so in an ideal world I'd be in and out. Suppose what will be will be.
How long did you stay on for after the birth, was it longer because it was an induction because of RFM or just normal length.

I was induced for reduced movement coupled with the doctors not being happy about ecg readings at 37+3 in the early evening DD was born (via forceps) at 37+5 just after midday. The placenta was also at the front for me.

I was out 36 hours after my c section so quite quick

I've been induced both times for RFM - my son was born at 40+6 26 hours after the pessary was inserted at 1pm. Contractions started at 1am, waters went at 8.30am, I had some diamorphine and he was born at 2.22pm after 2 hours pushing, 3rd degree tear.

My daughter was born at 38 weeks - RFM and elevated blood pressure. Pessary at 10.30am and then nothing until 5am when my waters suddenly went. Contractions ramped up around midday. I walked down two flights of stairs to the labour ward and she was born 20 mins later after 2 pushes! Barely had any time for gas and air and it bloody hurt but not for long! We were home eating pizza and watching game of thrones (finale!) by 9pm.

I don't know whether induction does lead to more painful labour but both experiences for me have been incredibly positive. I'd totally do it again!

Good luck! X

I had a one year old at home too - induction worked brilliantly for this reason!!! I could arrange childcare and whilst he was asleep when we got home he woke up to a new sister!

I was induced for reduced movements at 40+1, four attempts at pessary induction didn't open my cervix at all over three days so I had a priority section at 40+4.

I was induced for reduced movement with DD at 35 weeks. Like a PP my placenta was at the front, so I didn't feel much movement anyway. I was admitted for three days and during that time DD's heart rate kept dropping intermittently - the theory was that she was squeezing her cord.

Anyway, the decision was taken to break my waters, and start the drip an hour later - and she was born in 3.5 hours, no pain relief (due to lack of time, not lack of asking!) and weighed 5lb 9oz. We were only in hospital three nights afterwards while they sorted her blood sugars, and she breastfed fine.

Just wanted you to have a relatively positive story! Obviously it wasn't ideal she came early, but the birth itself was actually fine, if a bit intense, looking back.

Thanks ladies for sharing your experiencea with me.
How long did you experience RFM before you where induced?
I'm trying to work how long I have to make this baby move enough for me to feel it again before thet decide to just induce.

I had a pretty rubbish and very painful delivery with my 1yo. So the actual delivery part isn't bothering me. I know will eventually recover. Its just the actual length of labour and how the hospital stay will be that's making me anxious.

I had reduced movement at 39+5. They wanted to induce because although on the monitor they could pick it all up, it was no good that I couldn't feel it myself, and they didn't want to leave me to it.

I was induced on exactly 40 weeks and warned that i could be in for up to 5 days. In the end I was in for 3 nights in total - waters went on the 2nd night at 1am, baby was born later that day at 4pm. My lovely natural birth went out the window. I ended up with the drip to speed things along, epidural, episiotomy and ventouse.

The other women on my ward were induced for the same reasons, all on second or subsequent babies, and I managed to beat them all to it (We were having a "race"). The midwife reckons I went into labour first because after the pessary I barely let myself sit down. I was marching the corridors, squatting, climbing stairs, etc, to get things to move along. Also they were only at around 38 weeks, while i was already further along.

Thanks @honeybee03 my traces are picking up babies movements, some days they can see long periods of "sleepiness" others it looks like baby is raving in there but I'm feeling nothing.
I have no idea how long I will go before they induce me if at all. Its not been confirmed it was just suggested.
But I will use your tip if I do get induced and stay as active as possible rather than just sit waiting.
After my rubbish first birth episiotomy, forceps no pain relief I was hoping for a nice natural birth but I think I've lost any hope of that now. But still, I would like it over with quickly

Have they said how long they would let you go? On my ward some ladies were more lucky and dilation started as soon as they started so it's really hard to say how long. Whatever happens good luck.

@mrs2468 they haven't said how long they will let me go. Just basically said they will continue with traces for now but if I don't start feeling baby soon then they may have to induce me. So I'm now trying to gather more info.

I was later in my pregnancy than you my reduced movements were after 37 weeks so was classed full term and induced 39 weeks. I don't have experience as early as you but I know how worrying it is. Hopefully someone can give you answers.

Thank you @mrs2468 it's so stressful not knowing whats going on in there.
Was it just the one episode of reduced movement you had?

3 and like you had placenta at the front

Well done on keeping a close eye on movement.

I was induced for reduced movement with my first but at 40+5. It was the second spell of reduced movement since term and I frankly was not willing to take the risk of doing nothing. I was admitted on the morning of 40+5. Got first gel, hours pass, nothing happening. Got second gel early afternoon. Absolutely nothing. Late evening, they told me to go to bed and sent my husband home, with a plan of starting me on the drip the following morning. At the stroke of midnight, my waters popped on their own and contractions began almost instantly. They were regular and frequent right away. My baby was born healthy and well around 4.30 am that morning, and I'd received my epidural around 2.30 am.

So all in all, a very straightforward minimalistic induction.

For my second, my blood pressure soared near the end of pregnancy and my baby wasn't growing correctly. I was admitted at 36w and monitored each day. The minute I hit 37 weeks, I was induced again - this time directly with the drip. Drip began at 9.00 am, I started feeling contractions a little bit around noon, waters were broken at 2.00pm, I got an epidural at 2.30 and baby was born by 3.30pm, again healthy and well thankfully, if a little small.

Best wishes to you.

Remember you can always request a c-section if that is what you prefer. And epidurals are awesome!

Hi,
I was induced at 39+6 for RFM. It was my fifth time in total ranging from around 28 weeks up until 39+5. Because I was basically at term they said they would rather start me off and normally have the rule of 3 or more episodes and induction is advised. Obviously the earlier you are the less likely they will be to offer it unless there is significant risk to the baby or you. I was given the pessary at 12.30 and had DS in my arms by 22.30 no time for pain relief other than paracetamol in the beginning as the last stages went very quickly! Good luck I hope it all gets sorted soon and you have your beautiful baby in your arms!

Hi, I was induced at 40 + 1 due to reduced movements, twice in the space of my fina week. I had a very quick and intervention free labour once on the drip.

Did you go into labour naturally with your first? If yes, as your body knows the signs, you should deliver quickly with induction. My little girl was out with three contractions.

I'd take my second labour which was an Induced one over my first any day!

@Lightning88 yes i have a natural labour with my first, I went a week over.

I have now been told I will be induced between 37-38 weeks. Really hope it doesn't take ages for the induction to work and get home pretty quickly afterwards.

Hello

I know this thread is old but came across while trying to search for advice.

I'm currently 33+4 and have been in and out of hopsital for over a week with rfm.

Scans and ctg tracing are fine. However I still can not feel the baby. I do have an anterior placenta.

Over the last 24 hours, she has seemed quiet on the ctg from previous ones but they still not concerned.

I have to have daily ctg but dont want to keep on getting admitted everyday as I have 4 year old at home.

I have consultant app on friday but bot sure what else could be said and what will be done as I have another 6/7 weeks to go.

Was nice to read that I'm not the only one that has gone through it I really start to doubt myself..

If anyone else has any more information on what happned or if there was any answer as why we cant feel movements. Anything would be appreciated.

Thank you