Early Induction??

cblush3215

In my last post I asked about the sciatic nerve pain that I've been having and things to help it. And of course nothing is helping and it keeps getting worse (like waking me up 4 times a night and making me drop to the floor worse). I'm 39 weeks, and actually measuring at 40 wks 3 days. Do you think my OB/GYN would be apposed to inducing me if I don't go naturally in the next week? I'm just really sick of always being in pain

bumpuser10199668

It depends on your OB, but I would strongly advise you to reconsider.

We are all uncomfortable and in pain, and yeah, it will likely continue or get worse until your LO is born.  That being said, unless your BABY is having any difficulties, it is generally advised that you wait to go into labor naturally.

Being induced may up you and your baby's risk for infection, you could up your chances of delivering via c-section, and above all else....you'd be bringing baby out before he/she is ready.

trebekastan

^^^WSS. Induction is not something to go into lightly. The Mayo clinic has this to say on the matter:

Labor induction carries various risks, including:

• The need for a C-section.Labor induction is more likely to result in the need for a C-section — particularly if you've never given birth before and your cervix hasn't already begun to thin, soften and dilate (unfavorable cervix).
• Premature birth. Inducing labor too early might result in a premature birth. This poses risks for the baby, such as difficulty breathing.
• Low heart rate. The medication used to induce labor — oxytocin or a prostaglandin — might provoke too many contractions, which can diminish your baby's oxygen supply and lower your baby's heart rate.
• Infection. Labor induction increases the risk of infection for both mother and baby.
• Umbilical cord problems. Labor induction increases the risk of the umbilical cord slipping into the vagina before delivery (umbilical cord prolapse), which might compress the cord and decrease the baby's oxygen supply.
• Uterine rupture. Uterine rupture is a rare but serious complication in which the uterus tears open along the scar line from a prior C-section or major uterine surgery. An emergency C-section is needed to prevent life-threatening complications.
• Bleeding after delivery. Labor induction increases the risk that your uterine muscles won't properly contract after you give birth (uterine atony), which can lead to serious bleeding after delivery.

conradraging

Have you asked your doctor about remedies for the pain you're having? I feel like there has to be a better solution than just inducing to relieve the pain. Listen to PPs and at least some research on induction before you ask your doctor to do it.

megs2011

Have you thought about seeing a chiropractor? I've had some really terrible sciatic pain this pregnancy (I had it last time too but didn't go to a chiropractor) and I find that helps a lot.

MrsLaLaBug

Is this for real????

#ONEWEEKWONTKILLYOU

cblush3215

First off you don't need to be so rude. I had to get induced with my 1st child because of medical reasons. It was a question to get opinions from other people and to see if anyone had experience in a situation like that. I appreciate everyone's comments, but not ones like this. If you don't have any advice then don't comment. Thank you!

trebekastan

cblush3215 said:

First off you don't need to be so rude. I had to get induced with my 1st child because of medical reasons. It was a question to get opinions from other people and to see if anyone had experience in a situation like that. I appreciate everyone's comments, but not ones like this. If you don't have any advice then don't comment. Thank you!

Ummm...we did give you advice. The advice is don't do it and suck it up for the sake of your child. It has been pointed out to you that if your baby isn't coming, it could be because his lungs aren't mature yet, regardless of how much he weighs. It has also been pointed out to you that UNNECESSARY induction is not something to be entered into lightly as it can lead to unwanted complications down the road. If that isn't the type of advice you wanted, then why didn't you just look in a mirror and tell yourself whatever it is that you wanted us to say to you?

ashiscute

sciatica sucks.  It's super painful.  But it's very unlikely that your doctor will induce before 40 weeks due to pain.  Just try to get out and walk as much as you can and hopefully the baby comes soon. 

cblush3215

My reply was not for everyone who had commented. I did not know about eh "quote" option, I have only posted 2 other discussions and I haven't had to reply or quote back on those so I didn't understand how that worked. That reply was just to the comment above mine, that had no advice in it. I said I appreciate all the advice given so far, thank you for those. I just didn't want to deal with any rude comments. Sorry for the confusion that was my fault.

cozybluebear

I suffered from sciatica in my first pregnancy so I can relate. I know how painful it is and I feel bad for you. I was induced with that pregnancy and it was horrible. Unless you plan to have an epidural, I'd reconsider. When you are induced, contractions are much worse. There is no break in between.

WashingtonQueen

I haven't seen any rude comments.

momof2buggs

That is a question only your Doc can answer, but I'll venture a guess and say it's unlikely you will be induced because of sciatic pain. I had the same problem in my 2nd pregnancy, and 9 years later, I'm still prone to flare-ups at random times, with some of them lasting for days. It sucks. Just gotta suck it up and deal with it. As far as waking up 4 times a night, consider that a good night's sleep, compared to what's coming.

yeah.

you could ask, but fair warning, induction can be a bitch. I'd suck it up and wait...it's another 3 weeks at most.

yeah.

cblush3215 said:

First off you don't need to be so rude. I had to get induced with my 1st child because of medical reasons. It was a question to get opinions from other people and to see if anyone had experience in a situation like that. I appreciate everyone's comments, but not ones like this. If you don't have any advice then don't comment. Thank you!

Psst: all of those people gave advice. YWIA.