Induction question (FTM)

[BruceAndMarley]

Hi, First time mum here

I am 36 weeks today , I am consultant led due to Epilepsy.
It’s been a pretty textbook style pregnancy with regards to baby. Baby is growing well so far (3lb 2oz at my 32 week growth scan) but I have suffered badly . At the start I developed sepsis and pneumonia alongside tonsillitis and I was super poorly. I’ve had 6 UTIs so far, all failed to be treated with antibiotics . One of which then started to spread to my kidneys and I’ve been in agony since . My midwife has been trying to arrange a kidney scan but I’ve been told it’ll be a while until I’m seen . She’s trying her best but hospital obviously are pushed to their limit at the moment.
I’ve had numerous seizures , had my meds adjusted twice and been on an additional drug to try and control them. I’ve also been suffering from severe generalised anxiety , OCD and depression down to my general worry of my health causing the baby harm. They’ve now put me on sertraline as the MH team wouldn’t see me initially as I wasn’t suicidal, although they’ve reconsidered another referral that my MW has sent them.
I have my last growth scan next Thursday (36+5) , I wondered if my consultant will possibly discuss an induction for me as I honestly am struggling so much I’m not sure what to do with myself .
I’m in agony all the time, sick with pain, tired from the seizures . It’s just awful. But being a first time mum I don’t know who plans what. My community midwife did say that the consultant may consider induction if I carry on like this (this was at 30 weeks ish), but nothing’s been mentioned since .

Thank you

Sorry to hear how difficult this pregnancy has been for you BruceAndMarley. I understand why you just want it to be over and done with. I don't think they will induce until 38 weeks if baby not showing reduced movement or distress. Induction doesn't always work but it's more likely to work the further along you are. The worry is that if the cervix isn't ready, an induction may not establish labour. They might try a sweep from 38 weeks to see if you're able to go into labour early. If your cervix is completely closed the midwife can't do a sweep I don't think. Anyhow don't expect anything to have at 36+5 but hopefully by 38 they can do something for you. Good luck!

@ChatWithMe thank you so much for replying. Even if they can look at inducing me at 38 I’d feel much more comfortable than risking my health and baby by 40 weeks. Thank you ever so much your reply was really helpful xx

No problem! All the best x