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Will my midwife induce me?

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Sophwalms · 16/09/2018 20:49

I'm 34+4 got my midwife appointment on Tuesday, I'm having terrible pressure down below and having awful pain in my legs and pelvic which is making me really anxious as I suffer from bad anxiety anyway. Do you think by 38 weeks I can ask her to induce me xx

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ThorsMistress · 16/09/2018 20:51

I’m 39 weeks today and have been suffering with pelvic pain for a couple of weeks now. Even rolling in bed is agony.
I’m not sure about her inducing you but I just wanted you to know your not alone!

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Sophwalms · 16/09/2018 20:53

Oh thank you! It's horrible isn't it! Even sitting on the loo is a struggle when getting up. Not long for you! X

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BitchPeas · 16/09/2018 20:53

I really don’t think they will. It would have to be a consultant, in the hospital. Midwives in the community rarely even give you a sweep before 40 weeks!

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Sophwalms · 16/09/2018 20:53

Ok thank you x

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RandomMess · 16/09/2018 20:53

I had severe SPD couldn't walk without crutches had to go up and down stairs on my bum. They didn't induce me early!! Had to fight for induction on due date for MH reasons.

mintich · 16/09/2018 20:56

No, I was left to 10 days late with spd! But the relief once you've given birth is the best feeling ever. It's amazing how the pain just goes

Kezebel · 16/09/2018 20:56

Hi OP

I don't think they will induce you unless you're overdue, your waters have broken, or there's a health problem with you/baby.

I was induced in my first pregnancy at 40 weeks as my blood pressure spiked dramatically. I wish I could have gone into labour naturally, as induction was really not pleasant and resulted in an EMCS, as I failed to progress.

Sorry to hear you are in pain. Same here with spd!

BexusSugarush · 16/09/2018 21:17

Induction won't be done because of SPD earlier than 40 weeks BUT there are other options!! Make a point to the midwife of how much pain you are in, and especially where the pain is as it could be an indication of something other than SPD, as she will be aware this pain will only get worse as the pregnancy progresses from this point.

It really depends on how much it affects your life for the remainder of the pregnancy but you could ask for stretch and sweeps early to help encourage baby along. Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for a natural labour where possible and keeping baby in as long as is safe, but midwives are perfectly qualified to make an assessment on what is best for you AND baby. If the SPD gets to a point where you are constantly in pain, unable to go about your life etc, they will likely determine it's safer to encourage labour earlier than 'wait and see', as this can actually cause more problems later down the line.

At the least, there is no harm in asking (although make sure you do your research on stretch and sweeps first so you know what you're getting in to) and then it will be down to the midwife to determine what is best for you and baby.

SPD is an absolute bitch in late pregnancy and can make an already uncomfortable situation constant agony. It can also increase your chance of labour intervention that you may not want, such as an epidural, so the majority of midwives do seem to take it seriously. Don't let anyone tell you you're wasting time or 'complaining about standard pregnancy aches' as I've been told once. SPD SUCKS and midwives know this. Talk to yours, see what she says x

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Sophwalms · 16/09/2018 21:30

Ok I'll ask the question on Tuesday and see what she says. Thank you everyone for your advice x

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Foodylicious · 16/09/2018 22:25

Have a read up on Rock Tape.
I've just bought some but not tried it out yet.
Your midwife can refer you for physio, and should do it if you just give her a call

Aw12345 · 16/09/2018 23:38

I don't think they'll induce you sadly but you can always ask!

MLTS · 16/09/2018 23:43

Probably not I'm afraid...I had awful sciatica from week 20 onwards and I went to 42 full weeks before finally being induced.
And to be honest, if you can avoid induction and go naturally I would advise it.

MaverickSnoopy · 17/09/2018 07:02

No they won't. I've had pgp and sciatica 3 times in pregnancy. First time I was left overdue in a terrible state (spent all day physically unable to get off the sofa to get to necessities like the toilet and food). Second time they couldn't even fit me in to induce at 42 weeks! Third time (now) I was told by my midwife that with my history I could be induced at 40 weeks if I wanted. Midwife is now off sick and I spoke to another midwife the other day saying that I'd decided against it because of various reasons and she said that it's not an option anyway unless it's doctor recommended. She said that firstly it's not in the midwife remit to decide due to this reason and secondly they're so overstretched with inductions that it would be unlikely a doctor would agree anyway.

The pain is excruciating but you have to try to find a way to manage it at home. Doctor can prescribe you codeine and if you're not already having physio then ask to be referred (although it may be a bit late to fit in now - I waited 8 weeks for mine). For me it's a balance of resting as much as possible and keeping mobile (the latter is easier to do with 2 children already!).

LucyLou19 · 17/09/2018 07:03

No they won’t induce cos of spd unfortunately.

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