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Been given an induction date ..................HELP!!!!

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yackertyyack · 05/07/2006 17:03

Well I have just been booked in to be induced on my due date due to the baby being small and various other problems......but now I am really nervous and want to back out!!! Can anyone let me know what an induction is like and whether it worked or not??? I am only going to be allowed 1 shot and if that doesnt work it would be a c section!!........HELP>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Alipiggie · 05/07/2006 17:09

I was induced with both mine. ds1 because he was overdue. I had one pessary inserted and four hours later he was here. DS2 early because had pre-eclampsia - one pessary and membrane sweep - 1hour 15 he was here. Glasgow Princess Royal hospital will try (or used to) three times before they will discuss c-section. You will find that the contracttions may be stronger I managed on entonox though. Don't be nervous I'm sure you'll be fine. I would recommend though if they find you cervix favourable that they perform a sweep (uncomfortable) but it can really help to kick-start labour proper.

cece · 05/07/2006 17:12

I was induced at 42 weeks.

Had pessary on Weds at 9 pm. Pains all night. Stopped in morning, Nothing all day. Doc broke my waters at 6 pm on Thurs. DD born lunchtime Fri after syntocin drip for pushing as contractions stopped!

So be warned, not always quick!

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yackertyyack · 05/07/2006 17:21

Due to a previous c section my consultant will only give me one pessary as there is an increased risk of ruptureing??!! I was really trying to avoid another c section and am hoping that an induction will work!

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claraboo · 05/07/2006 17:50

Allowed?????? You can do what you like.
For heaven's sake if you do not want YOU DO NOT HAVE TO be induced and you DO NOT HAVE to have a section. This is not a police state ( yet). They can scare and bully you as much as they like, at the end of the day YOU do What YOU deem to be right.
Inductions nearly ALWAYS end in high degrees of intervention, long, painful and stressful labours for both mother and baby and VERY frequently they end in sections.
Don't do it.
If they are saying your baby needs to come out because there is a danger then I would go for the section, by far the most humane and gentle option for both of you.

lanismum · 05/07/2006 18:07

oh yackerty, sorry you are so worried, i was induced at 40 weeks due to pre eclampsia, i was warned beforehand that it could take days, and they send my mum and dp home, i had 1 pessary, and contractions started very soon after, they were painful from the start, but dd was born around 7 hours later, for me it wasnt that bad, but then i had nothing to compare it to.

lanismum · 05/07/2006 18:14

by the way i had no intervention, i really hope things go ok and that it works as well as my induction did.

CarolinaMoose · 05/07/2006 18:33

If it was me, I wouldn't risk being induced. Induction, esp by pessary, increases the risk of your uterus rupturing (according to the NICE guidelines, the rate of rupture is 80 per 10,000 women if non-prostaglandins are used, 240 per 10,000 if prostaglandins are used - the rate of rupture for all vbacs is 50 per 10,000 women).

I agree with claraboo - if I was in your circs I would go for a cs if the baby really has to be out, otherwise wait a few more days.

CarolinaMoose · 05/07/2006 18:35

just to clarify, I meant I wouldn't because I've had a cs before. The rates I've quoted are for women who've had a previous caesarean.

usandbump · 05/07/2006 19:45

ok now I'm scared, I too have been given a date for induction if this baby of mine doesn't start soon, the only reason being that I am overdue. I still have 9 days so hoping he will start by himself but the m/w is quite confident she will see me for induction. Can we please have some more positive induction stories? It would help me sleep better tonight

compo · 05/07/2006 19:49

Can I just ask what 'uterus rupturing' means? tia

claraboo · 05/07/2006 19:52

usandbump- your baby will come out when it's ready. Why would you want to force it out if there is no medical grounds for this?
You will most likely have a much better labour if you let things start on their own.
PLEASE, PLEASE consider this as an option, both for you and your baby.

claraboo · 05/07/2006 20:03

Just to reiterate, my babies were 3 weeks over, -3 weeks-. They came quickly, they were not post mature. I was hasseled to death, fed all the normal crap, terrified infact. With support I managed to stick to my guns.
Is this your 1st baby? If so I know it's really tough because you just don't know anything and have to trust that your 'care givers' are acting in your best interests and not their's. Sadly, they have such set agenda that it doesn't take into account any indiviual's needs, circumstances, anything. I feel really strongly about this, as you can tell.
Don't let them do it to you both just because that's "what is done". You have rights, they can't make you do anything if you are not happy with it.
It takes a strong person to fight the medical establishment. Here is link that might help you. it's about women's rights in pregnacy and childbirth. The things in here are the law and many, many women have absolutely NO idea that they have these rights, good luck!
check this out

helenmelon · 05/07/2006 20:05

Have you considered that a c-section might be safer and easier, especially if the baby may have some difficulties? It may be worth having a word with your mw

C-sections can be very positive - mine was emotional, I bf well (still am 5 months later) and most people seem to recover well. Many people are driving within 4 weeks!!

Good luck however it goes and keep us posted

claraboo · 05/07/2006 20:09

Compo- uterus rupturing is when the scare from a previous c section splits internally during labour, causing very grave danger to mother and baby if an em section is not done immediately. However, scares to not rupture v. often atall and if they do go there are warning signs beforehand such as fetal distress, pain and sickness in mother.
They do not recommend induction on women with section scares as an induced labour is more violent on the womb and is more likely to cause a uterine rupture than a natural labour , which normally builds up slowly, giving your womg time to get used to things.

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yackertyyack · 05/07/2006 20:14

thanks for you help guys.....this is my 2nd baby, ds arrived via an emerg c section under general as he was in major distress and they wanted him out - i wasn't even in labour or having contractions so wanted a normal birth this time so at least I can experience childbirth. I can wait to go into labour naturally but they seem to think that because of poor growth baby will be better out than in! I am trying to get all sides of the picture before making a choice so I appreciate your honest opinions - Thank you all.

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claraboo · 05/07/2006 20:16

I meant scars not scares!

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yackertyyack · 05/07/2006 20:16

claraboo.....thank you for your explanation of the repuring - this is one thing I am worried about as DS1 is only 17months old so my scar is still quite new, if you know what i mean!

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claraboo · 05/07/2006 20:19

I had my ds2 when ds1 was only 14 months old. Doctor said the chance of anything going wrong was absolutely minimal.

claraboo · 05/07/2006 20:26

Ds1 em section by the way

emmawill · 05/07/2006 20:34

I was inductioned with both of mine and it worked fine, try to more around a lot though it really does help. The contrations might be stronger both there is always epuidurals they are fanastic, why suffer! and just remember your baby will be in your arms within hours and believe me any pain and nerves soon go then.

Best of luck

conni · 06/07/2006 09:29

Think of what is most important for your baby. Going overdue increases risk of stilbirth for example, if you are lucky you might wait longer and baby will still be fine , but is it really worth the risk?

Nemo1977 · 06/07/2006 09:39

Induced with both ds and dd. Ds was 14 days over when I was induced but didnt go into labour until day 15 but once pains started he was born 90mins later.

DD was induced day before due date and again took me a while ot go into labour but her labour was 8hrs long with threats of c section due to her not engaging but she did eventually and was born vaginally without pain relief[only cos it wore of]

All I would say is if they offer a epidural take it as I really regretted not taking it with DD.

claraboo · 06/07/2006 11:56

It's not luck about the risk of still birth. MOST 'overdue' babies are absolutely fine.
If you're talking about risk assessment then for heaven's sake don't ever cross the road or get in a car with your baby because there is a MUCH higher chance of being killed that way.
Most people do not have a sound understanding of risk assessment and infact are unaware the risks they take ona daily basis whilst 'bigging up' risks that aren't that great.

ragdoll6 · 06/07/2006 13:16

I'm quite amazed at some of the responses here! The OP has been advised an induction due to her baby being small and other problems, her consultant must deem it worthy for this procedure to take please. At the end of the day the baby and mum's healthy is paramount!

I have been induced twice at 38 weeks. Both times without any problems, the 2nd time I had an epidural and was home the next day, baby and myself were fine!

Good luck to all those ladies being induced, oh and by the way I'm currently 31 weeks pg and will be induced again at 38 weeks.

Lio · 06/07/2006 13:22

Sorry, this isn't going to be an easy decision yackerty. I am on the side of not being induced BUT you have been told there are problems. If you are not convinced that these problems are reason enough to be induced, one of your rights (and you have many, like refusing to be induced if you ultimately disagree) is to have a second opinion. Good luck, it can be really hard shouting your corner. Can a friend/partner/doula come with you to your next appointment for moral support and to help you voice what your want in case you are unable to articulate your thoguhts/fears/wishes?

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