Please help - induction

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I am being induced on Thursday with my second baby. I have gestational diabetes and I will be 39 weeks. I was also induced with my first, the pitocin caused back to back contractions and I ended up with forceps and epidural. My main issue is the possible effects pitocin has on bonding. I struggled to bond the first time and I would hate it to happen again. Can I refuse pitocin? Or at least ask them to hold off? Sorry for the long post xx

Help?

Oh dear I don't know what pitocin is I'm afraid so I can't help, but try to talk to a midwife beforehand and get all the options out there so you can make an informed decision. The bonding could be totally different this time so try not to worry and good luck!

I'd definitely talk to the MW before you are induced. I dont know what pitocin is either! Some women seem to bond instantly with their babies, I didnt, but it didnt worry me because I knew I would over time. I was also induced, but I dont know if that had anything to do with it. I didnt feel any bond before DS was born. This time I've been really excited at scans and it just feels different. Is there a documented proven link between pitocin and bonding issues?

Hi OP. You need to remember that you don't HAVE to have anything. I definitely agree that you need to talk to the midwife before the process starts and discuss your options.