induction--> c-section?

narbuckle01

Hi, I am considering being induced (my Dr. is out of town my due date and I really don't care for any of his clinic partners). Who has experiences with inductions? I've read they can be more painful and can have higher c-section rates... is any of this true? Does it even matter if I "like" the Dr., they're only in the room for minutes?

AnnieRoo13

Hold on- you're considering inducing labour because your doctor will be out of town on your due date?

I'm not sure I'm equipped to deal with everything that's wrong with this, but I'll tell you my first reaction was WTF!?

Firstly, there's no guarantee on when you'll go into labour so the fact that your doctor will be away when you're due means shit.

Secondly, yes there are implications with being induced- put some time into researching them so you know what you're in for.

Thirdly, have you spoken to your doctor about this? What do they say? Would they induce you when there's no medical reason for it being done? Also, how early would you be?

Personally I would prefer to go into labour on my own than be induced for many reasons. Having a baby isn't about your convenience. We can plan all we like, but they come when they come. To me scheduling an induction because your doctor will be away is almost like scheduling a c-section so that you know when the baby is coming. I put the health of my baby over having a particular doctor there.

abbyful

The doctor typically has a very small role in delivery, you'll be with nurses most of the time. Doctor mostly just catches the baby.

Baby may not arrive on the due-date, my doctor lets you go up to 42 weeks if everything is going well.

I personally would not be induced. Baby will come when baby is ready. And like you mentioned, induction increases the chances of additional interventions.

narbuckle01

Wow, let's be nice everyone, I am asking for advice here. My doctor was the one who said it would be possible to induce 3-5 days before my due date if I was uncomfortable with any of his partners.

kimberly_ann81

AnnieRoo13 said:

Hold on- you're considering inducing labour because your doctor will be out of town on your due date?

I'm not sure I'm equipped to deal with everything that's wrong with this, but I'll tell you my first reaction was WTF!?

Firstly, there's no guarantee on when you'll go into labour so the fact that your doctor will be away when you're due means shit.

Secondly, yes there are implications with being induced- put some time into researching them so you know what you're in for.

Thirdly, have you spoken to your doctor about this? What do they say? Would they induce you when there's no medical reason for it being done? Also, how early would you be?

Personally I would prefer to go into labour on my own than be induced for many reasons. Having a baby isn't about your convenience. We can plan all we like, but they come when they come. To me scheduling an induction because your doctor will be away is almost like scheduling a c-section so that you know when the baby is coming. I put the health of my baby over having a particular doctor there.

THIS, THIS, THIS!!!!!!

Babies are meant to be born when they are ready not when it is convent for you or your doctor.  I personally will not be induced unless medically needed and even then I might ask for a second opinion before I agree to it.

Sarahbeth612

narbuckle01 said:

Wow, let's be nice everyone, I am asking for advice here. My doctor was the one who said it would be possible to induce 3-5 days before my due date if I was uncomfortable with any of his partners.

Actually you've been given both advice and opinions so far. I suppose it was nice of your doctor to offer that, although it was probably for his benefit and not you or our baby's. Babies come when they are ready. If you don't feel comfortable being induced, don't agree to it unless its necessary.

missnacholover

narbuckle01 said:

Wow, let's be nice everyone, I am asking for advice here. My doctor was the one who said it would be possible to induce 3-5 days before my due date if I was uncomfortable with any of his partners.

And the winner for dumbest reason for an induction is......  @narbuckle01

Jatpa003

I swear people don't think before they speak, but did you really not think before hitting the post button? Seriously gals on this board really want their babies to cook for as long as possible (provided safe) not just have a child when it is best for them. Grow up, pull up your big girl panties and deal with what ever Dr will be there, honestly you won't even be focused on them at that point....

narbuckle01

So I am looking for advice and opinions to continue my reading and thought process and I get rediculed. Real grown up ladies. Thanks.

jac409

I was induced the first time around because I was at the 42 week mark. I ended up with a c-section. Based on my experience, I would not induce unless I was forced to because it was very painful and I do think it was a contributing factor in my c-section. As you said, the doctor is only there for a short time at the end. I definitely would not choose to induce early because yours is going to be out of town on your due date. I don't know the stats, but a lot of first time moms go past their due date anyway. Let the baby come when he or she is ready.

schrijiver

narbuckle01 said:

So I am looking for advice and opinions and I get rediculed. Real grown up ladies. Thanks.

Yeah, no.
Choosing to induce just because it would be convenient for you and not because it's what's best for the baby is not a grown up decision.  The advice given here on the other hand, has been.  I am being induced before my due date for medical reasons and trust me, I would be very happy not to and let this baby come when he is ready to avoid complication, like a possible c-section.  However, it is in his and my best interest for a safe delivery to induce.

Think about what's best for your baby, not what is convenient for you.  Sorry, but that reason for inducing is ridiculous.

ETA: I, myself, would be wary of a doctor willing to induce purely for convenience reasons.  Just my opinion.

missnacholover

narbuckle01 said:

So I am looking for advice and opinions to continue my reading and thought process and I get rediculed. Real grown up ladies. Thanks.

It's just a dumb thing to do when it's not medically necessary.  The end.

sweetbabyrahe

I have heard of people doing this, but I personally would not. Likelihood of delivery on your due date is pretty low anyways, but from what I hear induction (especially if your body isn't ready) can lead to slowly progressing labor and increased medical interventions including c-section. I also hear that the side effects from the induction medications can lead to much more painful contractions leading women to opt for epidurals sooner sometimes stalling labor. I wouldn't choose induction for convenience reasons, but I understand it can be very necessary in medical situations.

In my experience with DS, the midwife on call while I was laboring I liked throughout my pregnancy and was excited to find she was the one on duty. Unfortunately she drove me crazy throughout my labor because she was indecisive and too wishy washy for me. The OB nurses are the ones I spent a majority of the time being cared for and they were amazing, so the midwife didn't really negatively impact my experience that much. On the flip side, an actual OB from the practice had to be called in to deliver DS because he needed a forceps delivery. The OB that was on call was someone I had a negative impression of during my pregnancy and was disappointed when she showed up. In truth, she was amazing, very compassionate and I had a great experience with her in L&D.  The point of that was...who you "like" during pregnancy might not be who you "like" during l&D.

kimberly_ann81

@narbuckle01

Here are some facts so you can be better informed in your decision.  Our, the N14 board, opinions are just that opinions.  Most of us form our opinions on facts such as these.  What ever you decided is your choice; do what you feel is best for you and your baby.

https://www.childbirthconnection.org/pdfs/InductionQuickFacts.pdf

lil_shocker

Why are you uncomfortable with his partners? Are they and the doctor the only OB's on rotation where you will be delivering?

I would question a doctor who is willing to induce before due date for no medical reason. Inductions aren't easy, they aren't fun, and they can open a whole can of worms.

If you would like a fruitful discussion about this, please try to provide a greater back story to explain what the situations are.

Jatpa003

narbuckle01 said:

So I am looking for advice and opinions to continue my reading and thought process and I get rediculed. Real grown up ladies. Thanks.

Many of us have given you advice and opinions... Do you want us to blatantly say that this is seriously the stupidest decision/ question someone has asked (today) and that you just shouldn't do it?
Shakes head

narbuckle01

Thanks for the facts link @kimberly_ann81!

@lil_shocker- I am uncomfortable with the 4 other providers because they feel inattentive and too laid back for me. One example: I asked what the pros and cons were of the flu shot after a Dr recommended that I get it. His response: "Just go home and you can read about it". This practice isn't the only on rotation where I will be delivering... there are several other OB's.

2ndGeneration

 I do think you are risking a c-section if you induce without medical reason. It really does make your risk higher. You don't really see that much of the particular doctor anyways during a regular delivery. I can't even tell you the names of the docs in 2 of my 5 (so far) deliveries!

 So I would not, personally, risk an induction in your case. I have had one-I was 42 weeks, and it was successful but he probably would have come that day or next anyways. I have not been since (that was baby 2) and always hope not to be.

Amandakea15

@narbuckle01‌ I was induced at 40 weeks due to PIH. I had a cervical ripening agent put in that failed. I was on pitocin for 3 days until my cervix was fully dilated. It was the worst 3 days ever, I had painful contractions every 2 mins for close to 40 hrs. I was planning on a non medicated delivery like with my first, but the contractions were the worst thing I had ever felt I needed an epidural to continue. I also had my least favorite practitioner do my delivery and she was trying to force a c/s on me due to the baby still being far up, luckily I was able to push her down. To each their own, but in my opinion the baby will come when ready. Why add any unwarranted risk. Good Luck in your decision.

Dimples0101

I was induced with my first (for medical reasons) and would be okay with another induction if the same reasons come up, but I wouldn't chose an induction before my due date because my doctor is out of town.  I understand wanting a doctor there that you know and trust, but in all honesty, my doctor was in the room for maybe an hr from pushing to stitching (I tore).  It really didn't matter who was there as long as they knew what they were doing.  My doctor was great, but so were the nurses and my husband.  If I didn't have a good relationship with the doctor, I still would have had great support there. 

MrsDL

Did your doctor discuss sweeping your membranes to jump start things?  My practice will do this at 39 weeks.  This might be an option (he was only going to induce 3 to 6 days before your due date anyway).  From what I understand, it doesn't always work so if you're not ready, it won't induce labor but if you are, it may safely jump start things and you can potentially be delivered by your physician.  I would not risk the C-section for failed induction unless it was absolutely necessary. 

lil_shocker

If you feel they are too laid back, and if you might see a doctor other than your practice, I would definitely avoid the induction. If they had given you poor advice or mishandled your care, that would be different, Heck, I would avoid it anyway because it isn't a good idea to play around with labor. When I was seeing the midwives during my pregnancy with my son, I met a midwife that I really didn't ever want to see again. She ended up delivering my son, and she did a fantastic job. Sometimes office demeanor and go-time demeanor are very different. Additionally, most of your time is spent with the nurse. The doctor will peek in here and there, and will be there for complications and the actual delivery, but mostly you won't interact with them.

Lilwatz

As of July 2013 my hospital refuses to do elective inductions (even if a doctor wants to--they need a medical reason).  Just a fact to consider.

fyreandblood

Wait...we can CHOOSE to be induced? WHAT WHY HOW

ETA: i'm horrified tbh. Between baby needing to be ready to come out and the risks to your body, etc, it isn't a good choice. My mom had to be induced with both babies (my sister and me) because of an incompetent cervix that didnt dilate and she would have chosen to go into labor naturally. Induction is a painful process and not a luxury or something some women can choose to get out of. Please think of what is best for baby first rather than who you are comfortable with. Tour the hospital and meet the nurses, they are the ones who will take care of you.

ssstephanie214

Look I don't think it's wrong to want to feel comfortable with your health care provider especially for such a big event as birth. I think it totally sucks that I haven't met the doctor who will be delivering me and I probably won't until I get to the hospital. I hate it and it freaks me out. So I get you on that point.

However, I would not want to be induced if it wasn't medically necessary. In my opinion your doctor made a mistake suggesting that instead of introducing you to/helping you to feel comfortable with whoever else will be available.

carcrashheart

I was induced and didn't need a c section. I have no idea if the statistic is legit or not.

Also, honestly, IMO it doesn't matter who the dr is. You will see them for some internal checks (maybe) and they will pop in and out to see how you're coming along but really their job is when that baby is ready to come out. If you have some sort of special treatment plan arranged with your dr (drug restrictions, etc), then I understand sticking with that dr. Otherwise, you're going to have little interaction with them. It's the nurses that are going to be at your side, so those are the ones to mesh with and there's little way to dictate staffing in that sense. I wouldn't worry about it.

TeeJ526

Not saying you don't have a right to have your opinions about the other doctors of your practice, but inducing for convenience without a medically necessary reason? Seems like a cop out to me.

JustJainey

Feeling more nervous about having to be induced now at 39wks if not earlier due to age and BP

jj0313

In our childbirth class they actually led us through scenarios where we discussed how to approach this if a provider suggested we induce for convenience-the takeaway being that it's a pretty irresponsible thing for your doctor to suggest.

I'm sorry you aren't comfortable with the providers but the shit your doctor just pulled wouldn't make me really uncomfortable with HIM! (Or her)

lizgrace03

So, I was chatting with my cleaning lady on Tuesday and she told me this same thing- that she was induced at 39 weeks due to her doctor being out of town.  Since then, I've spoken with two other women who did something similar... I had no idea it was this common!!  It seems like such an awful idea for those of us who've done research, but I guess not everyone does...

OP-  I would not do it.  You will likely go through more pain than necessary and subject yourself to a variety of interventions.  Just let the baby come.

ShelleyElla22

I was induced with both my boys. The first was 3 days early (and my dr let me choose which day I wanted after 39 weeks) and the second was five days after my due date. My labors were long (26 and 16 hours) but I had no interventions with either. The dr popped in to check on me every few hours or so for a couple of minutes but otherwise was only in the room for maybe 10 minutes of delivery. The nurses will do the bulk of your care so IMO the dr doesn't really matter. Good luck!

FWIW if this baby doesn't come on his own I will have another induction planned by 41 weeks.

mommymeg143

fyreandblood said:

Wait...we can CHOOSE to be induced? WHAT WHY HOW

Right? I found a super cute Halloween outfit. Can I ask to be induced prior to Halloween so she can wear it??? :ar! #-o

ElinJ

I ridicule people who have obviously not spent much time browsing this board to even have an idea of how the ladies here will respond. Come on, we're 8 months pregnant, so… that's approx 6 months on this board. If you've not been lurking long enough to know what this board is like, that's your fault. Oh, and I ridicule people who can't spell and don't seem to understand the definition of ridicule. 

I judge people who make choices based on convenience over the health of their baby. That's just me being honest. I am hoping to avoid as much medical intervention as possible so there is NO WAY IN HELL I'd agree to an induction because my doctor is out of town on my due date and I'm "not comfortable" with any others in the practice.

Feel free to judge me for judging you.

mander82

I do not want to be induced. aren't the contractions supposed to be stronger and more painful?

Also, my dr has 4 people on their team. I could end up with any one of them. As of now there is still one I haven't even met yet. Two that I only met once. I don't care which one delivers my baby. I am gonna be such a train wreck at that time, I really don't think it would make a difference to me which one of these people I embarrass myself in front of. I wonder which one swears the most.....they might not mind me so much...

meeshybee

If that is the only reason, I wouldn't do it. With my 3 labors the OB never showed up until it was time to push, although they did call and check in with them during the process. And with my first two (10 days early and 2 days early), my OB was on vacation so I got whoever was on call for her anyway. Your nurses are much more a part of your experience than the OB (in an uncomplicated vaginal birth, at least) and you have no control over which of those you get.

I was induced with my last pregnancy and the contractions were definitely much more intense and painful than without Pitocin. I would try to avoid it unless necessary.

MrsDL

mander82 said:

I do not want to be induced. aren't the contractions supposed to be stronger and more painful?

As an FYI - you may be offered Pitocin while you are in active labor if you are not progressing.  Not the same as an induction but they give it as part of an induction as well.  Pitocin will make the contractions more intense and painful (been there done that).  If you are trying to avoid as much pain as possible - or go without meds, know this before you accept it.  I was told what it would do (was not dilating) but at the time I couldn't imagine the contractions could be much worse.  Wrong on that one. 

ccam

Being induced is no joke.  I was induced at 41 weeks with DS.  My labor was long and hard and I ended up with a CS.  The chances of you going into labor on your due date are slim to none.  I would risk it and avoid being induced, at all costs.

DoubleUp8

narbuckle01 said:

Hi, I am considering being induced (my Dr. is out of town my due date and I really don't care for any of his clinic partners). Who has experiences with inductions? I've read they can be more painful and can have higher c-section rates... is any of this true? Does it even matter if I "like" the Dr., they're only in the room for minutes?

narbuckle01 said:

Wow, let's be nice everyone, I am asking for advice here. My doctor was the one who said it would be possible to induce 3-5 days before my due date if I was uncomfortable with any of his partners.

narbuckle01 said:

So I am looking for advice and opinions to continue my reading and thought process and I get rediculed. Real grown up ladies. Thanks.

QFP

Jbosarge85

If your dr is so quick to suggest an induction so he's there, if you labor "too long" for his liking I'd be willing to bet he'll talk you into a c section. Just sounds too willing to suggest interventions when not medically necessary, since you mentioned wanting to avoid a c section that is also something you should consider.

Also, as pps have said it's better to just let your baby bake as long as possible. 40 weeks is just an estimate some babies need longer or less time. Unless your health or your baby's health is at risk let baby decide when to come.

Artistmom30

Lurking.

Do not get induced early unless it's medically necessary. Your baby needs as much time as you can give he/she to thrive. Also, you may end up with an amazing set of nurses taking care of you while in labor. The doctor really only attends to you when you're delivering. You have no idea when your baby will decide he/she is ready to come out. Your doctor could very well be available for your delivery.

ADC1979

A family friend was induced (at 42 weeks) back in February.  It took 3 days and 2 rounds of pitocin on 2 of those days for baby to come.  Babies can be stubborn like that.

I had a membrane sweep at 40w3d which started my labor, but then I endured back labor (which I would not wish upon my worst enemy) for 28 hours before we had to go the emergency c-section route.  They had me on pitocin to try to speed things along once I was admitted and was in so much pain.  28 hours is not speedy.  Bear that in mind. (And I know there have been far longer labors than mine.  Just sayin'.)

Let baby cook as long as you can, and like others said you may want to consider another practice if you don't like the other OBs.  And your OB sounds a little skeezy, too.