Can I request an induction and if so how do I convince the docs??

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So I was originally told that I would be having a c section because I have hemiplegic migraine and labour could bring on an attack and cause me to need an emergency c section. On top of that I have been told that I only have a small pelvis and the baby is measuring two weeks ahead of what she should be (according to their dates, one week according to my dates) so is likely to be a big baby and I would struggle.
However my consultant is very pro-natural birth and wants me to try and give birth naturally.
The thing is I am so scared that the baby is gonna get stuck and I am totally stressing out which is causing my migraines to get worse and I can tell my hemiplegia is going to kick in as stress is one of my major triggers along with hormonal changes.
So what I'm wondering is if I could request an induction at 38 weeks to take away some of the stress and make sure the baby isn't too big for me to push out. Therefore giving me a better chance of giving birth and not needing an emergency section.
I am so stressed out and it's all I can think about. I'm not sleeping or eating properly because I am so worked up about it all.
This had not been an easy pregnancy for me and I have been in and out if hospital with pains and early contractions and had to have steroid injections at 30 weeks. On top of this I have SPD and haven't been able to work since 27 weeks and now can't walk much without being in agony. And I really just want this pregnancy over with and baby here.
I am currently 33+4 weeks and see my consultant again at 35+5 weeks so want to be prepared for the conversation and any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Sorry for the long rambling post. I just have so much going through my mind xx

I requested an induction for my fourth baby due to SPD and previous fast labours. I had to make an appt especially with the consultant, she took one look at me and said 39 weeks, I said no just wait until 40 I can hang on until 40 and count down the days. DS was born on his due date, easy induction, easy labour.

Also know a friend who was induced at 38 weeks for SPD.

In your case I would ask very strongly for an induction and don't back down until you get one.

Thank you for your response. I will speak to her when I go to my appointment. To be honest I don't get on very well with consultant and find her quite abrupt and harsh so I am really worried about asking her. X

I had to ask to see a different consultant as mine refused induction, I was 38 weeks and wheelchair bound and in hospital due to SPD and she was still against it, so if she says no ask for a second opinion.

Thanks. I'm not on crutches or anything like that because I thought I am off work and don't have any other children so I am just resting a all the time now. My physio did offer me crutches but I passed. I do have a support belt and have been told not to walk anywhere, even got told off for going to asda for milk! Because she said this was far too much!
But if I do walk the pain is unbearable and I have a burning sensation down my thighs that lasts for ages! And the pain in my vaginal area (sorry for tmi) is horrendous and constant. It doesn't go no matter how much I rest. As soon as I stand up I feel like baby is gonna fall out the pressure is that much and that painful.
But the stress and worry is also driving me insane! I can't think about anything else at the moment and I'm so scared that she is going to say no and I'm going to go over my due date and I just don't think I could cope that long!! X

Also can anyone recommend any decent websites to get information on all this so that I can back myself up when I speak to my doctor x

I'm being induced at 36 weeks bang on and have been assured that this will happen and won't be cancelled.

Mines due to SPD and HG.

I know they don't like doing it before 38 weeks but in my situation they have said 36 as I can't eat anything solid without my throat bleeding and I can't move other than by shuffling.

Sorry but what is HG??

I'm sorry you are in so much discomfort and pain! You must be very glad that they have agreed to your induction. I am just praying they do the same for me. I would be happy to have it at 38 weeks though. I just don't want to go any further than that as I feel that another 4 and a half weeks is more than enough!! Xx

Hi Op I am so sorry to hear about your stress. It's ridiculous that your consultant is pushing you into a situation which is causing so much stress.

Do you know that if a consultant refuses or will not agree to a c-section you have a right to ask for a second opinion? The consultant has to refer you to either a colleague in the same hospital, a different hospital or you can choose your own consultant. Is the consultant refusing the C-Section a Consultant Midwife or a Consultant Obstetrician?

She is a consultant obstiacrician. I haven't actually been able to see her yet as I keep seeing her registrar but they have spoken to her and she has told them that she wants me to try a vaginal birth rather than going straight for the c section.
I am quite happy to try a vaginal birth if they can take away the stress of not knowing when its going to happen or if DH will be here (he works away) and also if the baby is too big for me and I feel that an induction earlier may help with these issues! But I still have concerns that I will end up in a c section!
I honestly don't think I know what I want anymore. I am so stressed and scared about it all!! My DH just says he is happy to do whatever I want and as long as I am ok that's all he is bothered about and I know he thinks that's being supportive but I need others opinions and advice as I don't feel I'm in the right mind to make these decisions anymore x

HG is hypermesis gravidarum.

I didnt ask for an induction initially they were going to do it unprompted at 38 then they changed it to 36 but I didnt ask the consultant just said this is what we are going to do.

But its quite usual for me I always have these two problems so I expect that's why.