Induce naturally (medically needed)

kderham

Hi everyone! I have some medical complications that are leading me to require early induction (37 weeks so still full term) but I had a TERRIBLE experience with my first delivery and ended up having a C-section because the doctor was basically tired of waiting (those were her actual words). I still have some PTSD - I wish I was exaggerating. I was dead-set on a VBAC until these complications hit. At this point, I just want the baby safely out by the end of the 37th week. But if I could also still do a VBAC, I would be thrilled as this is my last pregnancy because of the complications. Again, VBAC is not my ultimate goal but if I can induce labor naturally and have a better shot at the VBAC, it would be great! So, any tips? I realize that my body probably won't really be into it but with this particular complication, early delivery is a risk so maybe the L&D gods will be on my side? I won't be trying anything until I get the 36 week amnio results back saying lungs are ok and the doctor gives me the "green light", so don't worry, I'm not trying anything risky. 

PedsIsHardcore

We don't know what complications you are having. Some complications make you an automatic c-section. Like if my baby is more than 9lbs I will have a c-section because that's hospital policy.

kderham

I have ICP and GD. I am not an automatic C/S if I can go into labor on my own. If I go until the "deadline" of 37+5, I will have to have a C/S because they won't induce a VBAC. I hope that makes sense. So I'm looking for ways to help encourage my body to go into labor once I get the "green light" from my doctor that the baby's lungs are healthy. 

SchmidtJB

@kderham I'm sorry this is a little unrelated, but I also have ICP. Did you have it with your first pregnancy? I had it with my first and had already started dilating around 34 weeks, but also ended up having a C-Section after laboring for 26 hours I'm also hoping for a VBAC, but if it comes down to it, my doctor said we could try a version of a screen down, immediate skin-to-skin c-section. I'll be praying for you! Best of luck

kderham

I didn't have it with my first - or rather, it wasn't diagnosed. I did have liver/gall bladder problems but never the itching so no ICP blood work. How early did you deliver? I've been having all sorts of odd things going on - they could be normal but just didn't happen with my first pregnancy - but my providers aren't very helpful or friendly so I never ask my questions - which is stupid, I know! - but fighting with doctors just to get someone to diagnose and then treat and plan has been such an uphill battle since this started! At this point, I don't think I will even make it to the 37 week c-section/induction mark! Then again I haven't been checked to see if any of these contractions are progressing because the last midwife I saw said "they're probably not" and ignored it. Hopefully I go into labor all on my own in about 2 weeks! I haven't gotten to ask my questions regarding how the C-section will go and what things we can try since my OB hasn't talked to me since the peri officially diagnosed me. I'm a major planner by nature so this has been very difficult. Just want the baby here safely at this point!