Induction vs C Section

[Sallyh87]

Hi all,

I need to make a decision, currently 29 weeks pregnant and type 1 diabetic. I need to deliver at 38 weeks. This is my second and I tried induction with the first which failed (at 37 weeks) so I had an emergency c section.

Now I need to decide on c section or try for induction again. My obstetrics consultant will support me trying for induction again however thinks c section is a better idea. She is comfortable with the risk of uterine rupture, however feels that the odds of an induction is about 50/50 of working and therefore probably not worth the risk when it’s not likely to work anyway (very fair point).

My real concern is recovering from a c section while having a toddler at home who really wants to be picked up and having to manage stairs etc. Plus if I’m honest I’m quite scared of surgery. I probably wouldn’t admit that the latter is really playing on my mind in real life. As I’ve already had a c section and TBH it was fine and not that bad for recovery.

So I need to decide to take the 50/50 chance and try for induction even though those aren’t great odds, where I could realistically waste several days in hospital and end up with an emergency c section anyway or just bookin and have the c section. I think another part of me is a little sad I won’t ever experience labour and birth, which I acknowledge is illogical and silly.

Anyway, I was interested in what others thought and what they would do in that situation. Also, actually writing that down has been very helpful for clarity as well!

If it helps, everyone I know who has had an induction ended up with a C-section anyway.
People who I know who had a planned c section had a much better time of it. You know the date, you can prepare appropriately, much calmer process, etc etc.

So because of that in your situation I would have an elective, but equally I dont have the attached emotions either, and have never had one myself so can't relate to the recovery process. Do you have people that can help at home in the first few weeks? Partner? Family? Much easier to plan that if you plan the c section

Best of luck either way X

Thanks @Number1number2 , yes that is really helpful and everyone I know who has had an induction, also ended up with a c section.

I have decided c section it is! Just writing it out in the OP, actually made it quite clear. It just doesn’t make sense to go for the induction.

Thanks x