Early induction for first timer, bad idea?

[CAnn88]

So I'm 39 weeks tomorrow and have spent the last few nights in hospital due to swelling and high blood pressure. Been sent home for now but am seeing my consultant tomorrow to discuss being induced in the coming week.

Am a bit apprehensive as this is my first baby, I have excess amniotic fluid, the baby is a bit oblique and my body is showing no signs of being ready for labour. I'm also meant to be having an epidural due mostly to massive anxiety, and have very bad SPD as well as swelling.

From what I have researched, all of these factors individually increase my chances of surgical intervention, and I'm terrified of an EMCS. Consultants attitude is that I should 'at least have the chance to try' for a vaginal birth, but I'm starting to wonder if this is right for me. I know an ELCS is no easy option, is major surgery etc, full of risks etc,but I've had such a hardcore pregnancy full of uncertainty and feel like having a clear plan would be beneficial. I also just have a feeling that this baby is coming out that way anyway!

Sorry if TL;DR, would really appreciate anyone with experience of first time induction could help me out, or if any of you wise mums can tell me if/why my feelings about CS are wrong!

My first pg sounds very much like yours including the high blood pressure. I was induced, it took a long time and I did up with forceps as DS was op and I was exhausted BUT I would have done anything to avoid a section so I'm glad I did it!

I don't think my body was ready to give birth but subsequent pregnancies have had vaginal deliveries which was important to me.

I'm not sure if that's much help but hopefully your consultant will be able to discuss further with you and put your mind at rest. Good luck!

I had an induction with dd who is nearly 4, and if u would rather have a section i would insist on one. I too was induced to high blood pressure and swelling (severe preeclamspsia) and it took 4 attempts as my body just wasnt ready (tbf i was only 34 weeks) i lost a lot of blood and was very painful and tiring. Am pregnant this time around and am being consulatant led and told i will not be induced again and if i need to have baby early for some reason, (or if i go overdue) i will have a c section and am feeling a lot less stressed. I would try and avoid an induction personally as i had a bad experience, (wont go into all the details) but i know others who have found it ok. If its a c section u want then just be a bit pushy and insist. Good luck :) xx

The words ' a bit oblique & excessive amniotic fluid' would concernot me. As unless your baby is head down ...its not coming out.

I'm facing the possibility of a cs after 5 very natural vaginial births & I'm apprehensive.

Being realistic is the most important thing- weather it's a cs or vaginial birth.

Thanks both for hasty replies! I haven't been given any advice on labouring with SPD, it's kind of fallen on the back burner as I haven't made much of a fuss about it due to other worries, despite barely being able to walk. Basically I've spent my entire pregnancy uptight and worried about the baby whilst neglecting myself, which I realise is dumb. I have a very supportive husband with flexible paternity leave, and helpful parents. I am scared of having surgery but feel like it may be better than the alternative! lyndie how difficult was your labour?

The babies position would worry me, amd if you dotn seem ready for labour I wpidl be very temtped to opt for a c section.

Could you speak to the consultant amd agree to a trial of labour amd go straight to c section at first sign things aren't progressing?

Sorry, cross posted! pinkbunny what you went through is what I'm afraid of! And shelly by a bit oblique I mean baby is off to the side slightly, her head is down but in my hip. And as I have high fluid I know that if they break my waters it can quickly become an emergency due to cord prolapse. Thing is, my consultant seems v relaxed about all this stuff!

What I went through was horrible, I won't go into to much detail but my hubby and mum was there and hubby passed out lol, I didn't really think to much about it but since being pregnant this time around I can't stop thinking about it. Please please be assertive, this is YOUR pregnancy, body and baby i have been this time and feel so much better for it :) put yourself first and you will be fine xxx