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Opinions on induction 39 weeks

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 13:41

I’m due to have an induction in a few days but I have recently heard of a lot of risks associated with this and I’m unsure on what to do… the wait on c section at my local hospital is a long time currently hence why they’ve put me for induction

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lifehappens12 · 13/01/2023 15:15

So I had an induction at 39 weeks and ended up as an emergency c-section. Although this may not seem like a good outcome - I never got into active labour. While they were monitoring me in the early part of the induction they were not happy with how my baby was coping so moved quite quickly to suggest c-section and my baby arrived safely.

So although it was a failed induction the big plus for me was the monitoring and being in the right place when my baby wasn't coping. My induction was to reduce risks around going overdue as an older mother.

PinkPlantCase · 13/01/2023 15:17

On what basis is the induction being suggested?

Is this your first baby?

Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 15:20

I've had two inductions at 39 weeks. The first took two days and the second took less than a few hours. Both were straight forward and most importantly both babies arrived safely. Best of luck!

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:00

Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 15:20

I've had two inductions at 39 weeks. The first took two days and the second took less than a few hours. Both were straight forward and most importantly both babies arrived safely. Best of luck!

Were yours for a medical reason? Mines for RFM I’m worried it will need in a c section!

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:00

PinkPlantCase · 13/01/2023 15:17

On what basis is the induction being suggested?

Is this your first baby?

It’s for RFM I’ve had a lot of episodes, and yes first baby x

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:01

lifehappens12 · 13/01/2023 15:15

So I had an induction at 39 weeks and ended up as an emergency c-section. Although this may not seem like a good outcome - I never got into active labour. While they were monitoring me in the early part of the induction they were not happy with how my baby was coping so moved quite quickly to suggest c-section and my baby arrived safely.

So although it was a failed induction the big plus for me was the monitoring and being in the right place when my baby wasn't coping. My induction was to reduce risks around going overdue as an older mother.

That’s what I’m concerned about, i want to avoid a c section but alot of people have told me that quite a few inductions end in c section x

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milkymeg · 13/01/2023 16:12

You need to weigh up the benefits and the risks. Personally I could only go with what the doctor recommended as the best course of action given their training and experience, but i know a lot of women believe the decision should be theirs. I've had two inductions- one at 38 weeks and one at 39 weeks and didn't have a C-section with either. They monitor you a lot more closely. And while I'd rather not have been induced, the outcome is two healthy girls. I couldn't have gambled on another

Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 16:19

Yes, mine were both for medical reasons although not RFM. They monitor extra closely and both felt safe throughout. I also had extra after care which was great. You must do what's right for you but I can honestly say the inductions were not as bad as I thought they were going to be. Both were over relatively quickly and calm experiences and the relief holding baby in arms at the end was the most incredible feeling.

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:19

milkymeg · 13/01/2023 16:12

You need to weigh up the benefits and the risks. Personally I could only go with what the doctor recommended as the best course of action given their training and experience, but i know a lot of women believe the decision should be theirs. I've had two inductions- one at 38 weeks and one at 39 weeks and didn't have a C-section with either. They monitor you a lot more closely. And while I'd rather not have been induced, the outcome is two healthy girls. I couldn't have gambled on another

100% agree with you, I wanted a water birth but for the baby’s safety it’s best to be induced as I’ve had a lot of reduced movements and I don’t want to risk it.. the midwife and consultant both think it’s safe and that hoping it will have a good outcome and not result in c section. They’ve been told it’s roughly 36hours before labour will begin, but ultimately the c section side does worry me as I don’t want to go through it all just for a c section sort of thing! But hoping it’s quite quick!

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:20

Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 16:19

Yes, mine were both for medical reasons although not RFM. They monitor extra closely and both felt safe throughout. I also had extra after care which was great. You must do what's right for you but I can honestly say the inductions were not as bad as I thought they were going to be. Both were over relatively quickly and calm experiences and the relief holding baby in arms at the end was the most incredible feeling.

That’s all I’m thinking of is the baby at the end of this, roughly how long did yours take? Did you have the pessary?

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Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 16:23

I had the pessary with both and the drip with the first only. The first labour took a couple of days (although the first 24 hours was barely noticeable). The second labour started really quickly after the pessary and I was showered and feeding baby within a couple of hours!

Eh1112 · 13/01/2023 16:25

I was also allowed to labour in the birth pool with my first although had to return to the bed for the drip. Not sure if this is an option for you with RFM?

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Strawberriesandcreammm · 13/01/2023 16:27

Unfortunately not😫 I wanted a water birth but due to RFM I have to be closely monitored which only limits me to bed side!

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bobdylannumber1 · 13/01/2023 16:28

I had an induction at 38 weeks 2nd baby becausei had had miscarriages due ti genetic issues, Dr said better to get baby out before he got 2 big. He was born perfectly healthy no section was easiest delivery of the 3 children. I did have an epidural.

Bumblebee412 · 13/01/2023 16:35

I had an induction 8 years ago. Straight to the drug as my cervix had. Started to dilate. Baby was distressed the whole time. I ended up with a 3rd degree tear and a major pph requiring several blood transfusions. I personally would never have an induction again.

It's so hard to know what to do for the best so I don't envy you at all

Fran92 · 13/01/2023 16:36

Hi @Strawberriesandcreammm i was induced at 39+3 due to RFG (none placenta issue) & RFM in the last few weeks beforehand. From the start of the induction to birth was 6.5 hours, I packed for a 4/5 day stay and fully prepared for a C-Sec but wasn’t needed just an episiotomy which wasn’t a nice recover and to be honest my friends who has a C Sec recovered quicker than me! I wasn’t walking properly for 4 weeks yet.

Id have one again, just not before 39w as that’s when the risk for a c section is higher I believe. If I’m going to have section I’d want an elective so it’s not a stressful situation.

Deut28 · 13/01/2023 16:53

I was induced at 39 weeks for RFM + concerns about baby's growth. Two pessaries 24 hours apart. Waters went on their own midnight of day 2. Started drip morning day 3. Baby born vaginally evening day 3. Just gas and air. No epidural and no instruments. Lots of monitoring all the way through, which was quite restrictive. It was long and painful, but I feel a huge sense of accomplishment now for getting through it like I did.

Mommabear20 · 13/01/2023 17:01

Had 2 inductions (first and third babies) and both very quick, and fantastic experiences. Would much rather go that route than spontaneous labour if I had another! Shame you can't have an elective induction! 😂

HimalayaSalts · 13/01/2023 17:15

I had an induction at 39 weeks, I didn't need a section, both baby and I are fine. I did have an assisted delivery (vaccum) and for me the process was very long (5 days)

I Only had serious pain once labour started so it's not like I was in pain for 5 days, but it is exhausting. I followed the doctors' advice throughout but in my opinion if I had to have an induction again, and I see that it's not progressing I would probably ask for a section, that would be a lot better than an emergency one, and I didn't know it was an option, on day 3 the doctor told me we could stop with the induction and just go for a section, I decided to carry on.

Dyra · 13/01/2023 23:50

I've had two inductions at 37 weeks for medical reasons.

First ended up in a vaginal birth after 11.5 hours on the drip. Second was an emergency C-section after ~14 hours on the drip. Baby got himself into a bad position during labour, so the C-section would have happened induction or not.

Personally I would go for the induction in your shoes. Baby is cooked, you've had multiple instances of RFM, and you're close to your due date anyway. A natural labour hopefully wouldn't have been that far off. It'll be a gamble, but one I would be willing to take.

user1812 · 13/01/2023 23:53

I was induced at 38 weeks and 5 days for rfm. I was in for 4 days and it was a terrible experience, baby was stuck and ended up with forceps, would never ever ever be induced again, if needed for medical reasons I would request a section. From my experience I wouldn't recommend to anyone but of course everyone's experiences are different x

Thelonelychicken · 13/01/2023 23:59

I've had two and both went really well. No interventions. 1st one was 5 hours and 2nd was one hour.

It was a mix of popping waters and pessary

Lindtcat · 14/01/2023 00:02

I was induced at 37.4. I had multiple instances of RFM so they decided it was time for baby to come out. Put in pessary at 10am, by 4pm I was dilated enough to have my waters broken. By 11pm contractions weren't starting so I was put on hormone drip to start contractions and epidural was put in. Slept until 7am, woke up still in no pain. Starting pushing at 9am, baby born 10am. Was able to push her out myself and only had a small tear which healed fine. Great experience all around to be honest.

MimiArm · 14/01/2023 00:10

I was induced at 39+5 due to age (41) and gestational diabetes (baby wasn't measuring big). Got the pessary on day 1 which was very painful for me. Had contractions for 36 hours then the drip and then they tried to break my waters. Took 3 attempts and was VERY painful. Not long after, baby's heart rate dropped and on examination the consultant found that the cord had prolapsed (due to waters being broken and baby too high). I had to have an EMCS then. Baby was fine because the section happened so quickly afterwards. I was a bit traumatised for a while.

If we are able to have another baby there is no chance I will allow myself to be induced again. I was very against having a section but now I will opt for an elective one if I'm pregnant again. I'm pretty much guaranteed to have gestational diabetes again and so will be offered either induction or elective section. At least with an elective section, I won't have been labouring beforehand and already sore and exhausted and there's no risk of prolapse again!

JoKB · 14/01/2023 01:09

I was induced at 39+4 and he was out in 6/7 hours max - all was well but I got induction protocol of acupuncture for a few sessions before, bounced on the ball every spare min and did all the things they advise to help baby be ready for birth

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