I have just declined an induction

[crazybutkind]

Just had a growth scan due to my first baby weighing 6lbs, this baby is weighing approx 6.7lbs and they wanted to induce me to which I said no.

I am 39+3 I have had 3 growth scans now, first 2 they weren't concerned this time they said they are concerned about babies weight.

My reasons for declining are due to the fact I haven't yet reached 40 weeks so not over due, my daughter was small, lol family babies have been small, I can still feel baby moving a lot and I don't want to be in a hospital with medical help on my own for potentially 3 days.
I said I would rather wait until next Monday (when I am overdue) then if they still feel the need to I will go ahead with induction.

After speaking to family I have been made to feel stupid and they have all said I should have agreed and I am being selfish and that I am potentially threatening the life of our baby.

I asked the doctor if it was what she would strongly advise and if there is any threat to myself or baby, she said no but would offer induction to women who are over due in any circumstance.

I phoned midwife when I got home to get another perspective really and she basically said I'm fine to decline until I am overdue and if nothing has happened by next week then go ahead with induction.

Basically I want someone to either be really blunt with me.

Have I been stupid?

Now o have come away and

‘the uk is too quick to medicalise birth’ I’m glad we are, it has saved countless mothers and babies which would otherwise be dead.

Op, they’re advising you do it. Would you ignore your doctors advice in any other circumstances? If your baby is small and not growing as they expect, there is a chance your placenta isn’t working as it should?

You say you’ll monitor your babies movements but what if they stop? It’ll be completely too late.

It’s your decision of course, but 40 weeks is only a few days away.

I'm on my way to the midwifery unit so I will see what gets said. I'm just unclear of the reasons I need some more clarity and if they advise it again today I will go ahead

Not unreasonable at all!

I HAVE to be induced at 37 weeks on the 27 June as my waters broke Prematurely at 25 weeks and if I had the option of going to term and not being induced I absolutely would do!!

You’ve checked the risks, spoke to the professionals and you aren’t flat out refusing an induction, you said you will review if/when you become overdue!

Perfectly prudent IMO 🤷‍♀️

Booked in for a sweep on Friday. Spoke to midwife and consultant this morning, they aren't worried and encouraged a sweep before any induction

www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/fetal-growth-restriction-intrauterine-growth-restriction

Some people obviously do make smaller babies but it’s really important to pay attention to growth rates and umbilical dopplers too.

I hope everything goes well for you.

Well today is my due date I had a sweep this morning. Cervix was low and soft and I'm 2cm dilated so I hope I see some progress over the weekend

Ooh, 2cms sounds promising.
Good luck and I.hope all goes well.

Nothing happened yesterday but woke this morning with pains

Depends on the reason. If it's because the baby is 6.7lbs that's unusual as that's a fairly average weight.
If it's because the baby's weight is not increasing at a healthy rate I would have the induction as it indicates the placenta is starting to fail.
What was their in depth explanation for this

I never had an in depth reason even though I went for a second opinion with another doctor the following day. She seemed a little hazy aswell. Nobody seems concerned which makes me wonder am I reacting correctly?

Good luck and I hope all goes well.

I was told the same at 39 weeks with my first. I declined, monitored and had baby after a S&S at 41+5 - she was 7”5 and healthy.

Well Iv just lost my mucus plug so hoping baby is on her way then I don't have to go through induction

Good to see your updates - does sound promising :) and at the very least, even if you do end up needing an induction your cervix is ready so it wouldn’t be a super drawn out process. Fingers crossed for labour today though! :)

I find it very odd OP that you were even offered one!! My first dc was a week late and she was only 6lb 8! Surely being small is not a reason for induction!

I have another sweep booked for first thing tomorrow morning also so if nothing today maybe a second sweep will do the trick

Good luck 👶🏻

Sounds like you’re on your way! Good luck!

Good luck! Fingers crossed baby will be here soon🤞

I was induced and its so hard to decide. Totally get it. Ask all the questions you need if it comes up today..theres never too many questions

Baby born at 11:46pm happy and healthy

Yay well done!

@tipsyandtim oh I know, I just mean that the midwives here tend not to touch you until at least 42 weeks unless there is obviously a reason, whereas where my family lives which isn’t too far from us, the doctors seem to want to induce everyone at 40 weeks exactly... so strange

Congratulations

Congrats! Hope you are enjoying a lovely snuggle ❤️

Congratulations!