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Struggling to keep a grip

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StillPukin · 17/01/2014 10:24

I posted earlier this week that I was likely to be induced this weekend and I'm upset about it.
I'm currently 41 + 4 and going into hospital tomorrow (which was the absolute last thing I wanted) to be induced, if it doesn't work, same again Sunday, if that doesn't work, c-section on Monday and I am SO scared it's ridiculous.
The sad thing is, its only just dawned on my that I will be meeting my little baby by the end of this weekend - I've been so consumed with dread that I'd forgotten this little fact Confused. We've been trying for a baby for years and have been so excited about it but like I said, I'd kind of forgotten about it.
I'm sorry to moan so much, I know many people have to go through this but I still can't help crying every time I think about going into hospital.

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twinklexx · 17/01/2014 11:07

what is it you are scared of? Try to focus on getting your boy out safe and well. Medical intervention isn't great if you have been very focused on a natural birth but it will prevent any more issues. and as you said, you will have ylur baby by mo.day Smile

StillPukin · 17/01/2014 15:44

There's a couple of things I'm scared of;
the hospital stay (I had my DS there and it was awful, utterly filthy and unhelpful/non-existent staff)
And the medical intervention, I've heard an induced labour can be a lot more painful than a natural one and the thought of a c-section sends me into a sheer panic.
Thank you for your reply and support, I'm really trying to focus on the baby x

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