Is this true about induction ?

Question

can u spend a 2 minutes to read this article, and tell me if its true about induction? i'm due in 2 days, but yet nothing has happened .. no pain, no B.H, no contractions, no mucus loss ....next O.B appointment will be on my due date, and dr. will induce me ... but after read that articles, i'm scared ... http://pregnancy.about.com/od/induction/a/risksinduction.htm

I tried to talk my husband into having s*x for natural induce, but he wouldn't , he was like " the baby's head is down there, i'd probably feel like hitting the baby on the head" ...So, should i wait another week to see if the baby comes out witout induction? or just have my dr. induce me? .....or any advice on telling my husband to have s*x ? ^_^ ... THanks for all of you ansers ...

Answer 1

that can happen to anyone

Answer 2

I think this is something you should talk to your doctor about.  I do believe that there are additional risks with induction.  I just went through one myself a little over three weeks ago.

Full term pregnancy lasts up to 42 weeks, so I'm not sure why your doctor is so anxious to induce you on your due date.  I cannot stress enough that this is up to you, so don't let a doctor or anyone else pressure you into doing something you are obviously not comfortable with.  

Why not wait an additional week and see if things happen naturally?

I was 8 days past my due date when I was finally scheduled for induction.

Good luck and try not to let the anticipation get the best of you since that is often the hardest part.

Answer 3

I'd let your doc strip your membranes, but I would not allow them to do anything else. And unless your hubby is extremely well endowed he will not come anywhere close to the baby. Honestly, nipple stimulation and clitoral stimulation are both good ways to help with starting the birthing process although it doesn't work for all. Waiting a week before induction and trying to let your body go into labor on your own isn't a bad thing either. You need to remind your hubby and once baby gets here, bedroom moments will be farther and fewer between.

Answer 4

Well.  Some parts I can say are true.  I was induced at 41 wks and 6 days.  It did put my daughter into fetal distress, and within 30 minutes I was on the operating table having a c-section.  She also had jaundice and had to spend 24 hours under the bili-lites.  BUT.  I had no other choice as to induction, because at 42 weeks the uterus is an unfavorable environment for a fetus.  I suggest you wait maybe one more week.  I NEVER dilated, not the tiniest bit, and never had any signs of oncoming labor.  Come to find out, though, during the c-section they found a uterine birth defect, which probably contributed to what happened.

Answer 5

Obvious first question -- why is the doctor going to induce you?  Due dates are just estimates, and barring clear medical issues, there is NO reason to induce just because you have passed your due date.  You can safely go to 42 weeks before even discussing it.

Your doctor cannot induce you without your consent -- so if he suggests it, just tell him you'd rather wait.  

Answer 6

Ok, as with many other things in the scientific community, there are compelling arguments for both sides of this debate.  You happened upon one of the "con" positions for induction.  I have been fully induced with two of my children, and was supplemented with a third.

With my first, I had no epidural, only IV meds.  They had to use a vacuum because I was so out of it.  I was induced early due to severe preeclampsia.  She was fine.  No jaundice, NICU, or anything.

My second, I was supplemented.  I was already halfway dilated with I got to the hospital, but my doctor being a selfish jerk, wanted to speed things up.  I had already decided on an epidural, which I got pretty much on arrival.  No vacuum or forceps, pushed less than an hour.  My son was great, perfectly healthy.

My third was induced due to her estimated size.  At 36 weeks, she was already estimated at 7 pounds.  She was a healthy 8 lbs 3 oz.  Pushed 3 times and she was out.  No distocia or anything like that.  Did have an epidural, though.

The thing with induction is that there is usually a risk involved in the first place.  Most doctors are happy to let women go into labor on their own.  So, for you to be induced, your doc must have a reason.  Maybe he's trying to avoid a distocia or a c-section.  Maybe he's afraid of your blood pressure or sugar output.  The reason that there seem to be more complications associated with inductions is that induction patients tend to have risk factors to begin with.  My inductions went fine, my kids are fine, and I'm sure you and your baby will be fine as well.  Of course, if you are still concerned, you can explain your position to your doctor.  He may be able to calm your fears.  Or you can opt to disregard his decision and flat out refuse the induction.  The choice is yours.  Personally, I've never continued with a doctor that I didn't trust.

Answer 7

Yes, this is all true.  These were all the possibilities they discussed with me when I was considering induction.  You should bring these up with your doctor if you are concerned.  And you should try to be more patient, baby will come when he/she is ready, I promise.  I know how you feel, trust me.  My baby finally came when I was 41 weeks 1 day, but I'm so glad I decided to let things start on their own.  The doctor won't let you go longer than 42 weeks.  Induction should really be a last resort.

Answer 8

i have had 2 inductions, and believe me, you don;t want to go too much overdue, as a big baby can cause problems! most inductions are pretty straight forward! good luck!