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Feeling pressured to get induced.

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Sunnymarie · 19/08/2022 19:39

Hello!

I wanted to ask your guys opinion on induction
I am currently 39+2 and had to go into hospital to get baby monitored and myself for high blood pressure
When I was there they asked me about babies movements and I said I hadn't felt him alot today
They took my pressure again and also said I have a fever (negative covid test)

So fast forward a few hours and a consultant comes in telling me beacuse of my high blood pressure they want to induce me righr there and then.
I said I needed to think about it.. Very sudden and I was in total shock.

He also said if I'm induced it wouldn't happen until a day or so later but I wouldn't be able to go home and then labour can be up to another 3 days.

They gave me a pill to bring my blood pressure down at 10.30pm
Today my pressure is back to normal and I had my last take at 4 in the afternoon

Anyway.. In the morning I had another consutant come in and tell me I needed an induction.. Even though my blood pressure isn't high anymore (it wasn't dangerously high before) and baby is moving fine wotj good heart rate ect.
I felt really pressured into doing it and she also said I would most likely be put on the drip which I REALLY don't want.

I stuck to my guns and said no thanks, I will opt for a sweep and il happily get my pressure checked with my community midwife everyday if needs be.

Do you think I made a stupid selfish choice
I just didn't like the idea of being in hospital that long, I ideally want to labour at home as much as I can (spesh as they told me they had no space on the delivery ward and were turning people away to other hospitals/putting on diffirent wards, and you can't have an epidural unless your on the delivery ward and she said if I had the drip I would lost probably want the epidural)

My head is in pieces..i suppose I jusy had a certain way in my head that I wanted this to go but maybe I just need to pull my big girl Pants up?

Is induction really that bad.. Or should I go with my gut telling me they were being pushy?

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MolliciousIntent · 19/08/2022 19:43

I think you need to follow the doctors' advice. You've had a number of worrying issues - high blood pressure, fever, fetal movement changes - these are not insignificant things.

I get that it's probably not the labour you'd imagined, and that it will be a bit inconvenient for you, but it's far better than the alternative.

20viona · 19/08/2022 19:44

I was induced with my first at 37+4 and I didn't need the drip. 2 pessarys 6 hours apart and then my waters broken. 2 hours of active labour and my daughter was born. I'm booked for induction again in 2 weeks at 37w as my little girl is small once again. It's no question to me I would take it today if they offered it to get baby out now.

fucknuggetsandchips · 19/08/2022 19:50

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Sunnymarie · 19/08/2022 19:51

I have had a sweep, if it doesn't shift anything I will opt to be induced
I think I was just over tired and on my own so was a little scared (first baby) and didn't really know how to take it 😅

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SwayingInTime · 19/08/2022 19:52

You can’t have the drip in a setting where an epidural isn’t available (maybe not immediately but the drip has to be on the delivery suite too is what I mean). You can decline the drip until you have one in (wouldn’t necessarily advise this if the staffing is good - but is an option if at the weekend or overnight and epidural might be delayed).

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Sunnymarie · 19/08/2022 19:53

They said I'm not high risk or anything just had a little bit of elevated blood pressure. I have been low risk all the way through.

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EscapeRoomToTheSun · 19/08/2022 19:53

Don't do it. You have ages yet! Really regret being bullied into being induced with my eldest, awful long labour ending with epidural and ventouse. With my second I waited and she came quickly when she came.

They just want to tick you off their list they're not interested in how it goes for you!

Jaaxe · 19/08/2022 19:53

I would listen to the consultants (of which you mention 2 have said the same thing) they are well trained and experienced, they have seen numerous women in this situation before with high BP and reduced movements no doubt with both good and bad outcomes, there’s a reason they are being “pushy”, it’s to protect you and the baby.

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Sunnymarie · 19/08/2022 19:55

I forgot to mention I didn't end up having a fever they just thought I did

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serafinarose · 19/08/2022 20:00

For me they were pushing for induction at 39 from day one. I flat out refused due to risks of intervention after intervention ultimately likely to result in EMCS. Said I would have an ELCS instead. This was booked but did not stop them from pushing for induction right up until that date. Especially week 38 onwards.

Consultants all agreed that had been the right decision after the fact for a variety of reasons. If it were me I would stick to my guns.

Obviously your situation is uniquely yours I would just say don't be bullied into something that doesn't feel right.

I was lucky to have a particular consultant on my side all the way through who advocated for me when hospital midwives and other doctors got too out of hand. It really was an awful lot of pressure though, and had I been younger and less assertive I probably would have just gone along with it.

mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/08/2022 20:24

Very similar to me a couple of years ago, I was on my own due to covid and completely bullied in to an induction which in hindsight weighing up the pros and cons I really don't think was necessary. I wish I had stuck to my guns like you and thought about things / had the opportunity to discuss things a bit more. You need to weigh up the actual risks vs benefits. You need to pin MW's & consultants down and ask for statistics etc. Make sure you go into this fully consenting.

GiltEdges · 19/08/2022 20:28

Personally, I’d opt for an ELCS over being induced. Still gets baby out early if that’s what the Drs think is best, but a far more calm experience for you and likely less time in hospital too.

JustSaying101 · 19/08/2022 20:32

Hi OP, I have been down the same road as you. Do stick to your guns and do not feel you are being difficult for asking questions and weighing up the options. You are nearly there, have the sweep and that may get things moving.

Wishig you all the best.

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Sunnymarie · 19/08/2022 20:37

@JustSaying101 thank you.. Baby is moving just fine.. I think I said I hadn't felt him much because I had been busy that day and hadn't really been paying attention
Like I said I don't actually have Fever they just thought I did.. And my blood pressure has gone down.. I'm getting it checked again Monday.. Obviously if stays up I will do what's best.. I just felt abit railroaded and like nothing was really explained to me.. It was literally.. Right.. High blood pressure.. Induction now...just put me in a state of shock and then I was in all night and wasn't able to think properly

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awwbiscuits · 19/08/2022 20:54

You don't have to do anything you want to do

MamaOh · 19/08/2022 20:56

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awwbiscuits · 19/08/2022 20:57

Dr Sara Wickham has some great resources on her website

maryberryslayers · 19/08/2022 21:33

I think you should listen to the doctors. Why risk it?
I totally get it's your body and your right to choose, but the price is so high if anything we're to go wrong.
There are so many ridiculously sad stories of people who didn't listen, one on here will always stay in my mind.

Dyra · 19/08/2022 21:36

I would. It's crap having to give up your dream of how you think you're going to bring your baby into the world. I would know, I've had to do it twice. But I would sooner be safe and get baby out, rather than wait in case blood pressure gets worse, or have another episode of reduced movements.

Both my inductions were fine. First was a vaginal birth, while second was a C-section. But due to foetal malposition rather than the induction. While it wouldn't be my first choice, if needed, I would happy be induced again.

feellikemyselfagain · 19/08/2022 21:52

I was induced and I'd do it again if I felt it was right for me. It was a very fast labour and intense but I was able to get the pain relief and epidural I needed, and I don't regret it. It wasn't the natural water birth I'd hoped for but it went well for me and I didn't need interventions. I appreciate it's different for everyone but there you go. All the best to you and your baby and hope you're able to make a decision you're deep down happy with x

sweeetpotato · 19/08/2022 22:00

maryberryslayers · 19/08/2022 21:33

This.

They don't encourage anyone induction for the sake of it.
They know which signs are concerning, and know what has happened to women previously who displayed the same symptoms.

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Sunnymarie · 22/08/2022 19:37

Born yesterday at 6.25pm
Sweep put me in labour so no need for induction
Healthy 7lb.10ounce boy :)

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serafinarose · 22/08/2022 21:23

Great news, congratulations 💐

feellikemyselfagain · 22/08/2022 21:48

Congratulations @Sunnymarie ! Lovely news, well done x

JustSaying101 · 22/08/2022 22:46

Fantastic news! Congratulations to you all, hope you are all doing well 💐

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