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Elective induction at 37 weeks on health grounds?

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NerNerNerNerBATMAN · 20/03/2018 21:09

Is this even a thing? I'm 32 weeks pg with second DC and honestly I don't know how much longer I can go on for. I've had hyperemesis throughout which has been well managed thankfully but I'm vomiting through the meds now. I'm so so depressed with it. I've spent all day in bed crying. It just never ends. I can't face getting up to do basic tasks. I'm half way through therapy but had to cancel this mornings appointment as I was too busy throwing up to attend.

I was really happy and healthy before I got pg.

Second DC. Had a great birth last time at 42 weeks. The thought of going to 42 weeks again makes me sob.

Can I ask for an early induction? I've mentioned it to mw previously and she was quite dismissive "oh you don't want to be having that kind of thing". Actually, yeah I do. I just want my body and my brain back

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Babyitscoldouts1de · 20/03/2018 21:37

I think they would refuse unless there was a medical condition that meant it is safer for the baby to be born early. Maternal discomfort would not be a reason to induce as the earlier the baby is born the more chance of complications. Also inductions are less likely to work if your body is not ready. Saying that they may take your mental health into account. I don't know anyone who has asked on those grounds though.

RippleEffects · 20/03/2018 21:43

I was induced at 38 weeks with DS1 due to SPD. I'd been wheelchair bound for about 6 weeks, having to sleep downstairs most of the time. Couldn't twist to manage personal care etc. This was 14 years ago now and I was told they wouldn't intervene before 38 weeks unless there was a risk to the baby.

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