Inductions

GodIsFaithful93

Ladies, forgive me if this has already been brought up. I used the search function and didn't find what I was looking for. Are any of your OB's asking if you want to be induced at 39 weeks? DD was 8lb13oz so I'm thinking he's just offering because I have bigger babies. (I went into labor on my own with her at 39weeks 2days). My due date is the 7th and he asked if I wanted to go for the 3rd. For those of you that already have multiples, have you went into labor on your own vs. being induced & which did you perfer & why? I'll be getting an epidural so even though I know contractions are more intense with an induction I'm not sure that will matter much for me.

Peanut1128

My doctor also offered induction after 39 weeks. I have severe pelvic pain that has been bothering me since 30 weeks and I am progressed on my own far enough to warrant an induction (100% effaced, 2cm dilated and baby at station 0). He did warn me that with inductions there is a higher risk of c-section but felt that my stats were good.
This seems fairly common practice at least in the area I live. 2 of my friends who had babies this year were induced at 39weeks and another friend scheduled her c-section for 39.

dec15mum

I'm team no induction unless medically necessary.
You've made it to 39 weeks, another week is nothing compared to that!
So unless there is medical reasons that prevent baby from cooking any longer then let the baby come on its own

Daphneh28

My doc offered a 37 week one because I have had HG that never lifted and keep losing weight. We checked baby and I was fine hanging until this sunday. So we are doing 38 +6 week induction this coming sunday! Today she had decreased fetal movement but a little while after we got hooked on monitors she came up okay with good accelerations. Im getting antsy and would rather have her out and safe after all we have gone through Im a FTM and I would have liked to go on labor on my own but I dont know if my body and worse if baby can take it if I keep losing lbs instead of gaining.

Bombmom3

Have you had a growth scan? Do you feel like this baby is smaller/as big/bigger than your first? I ask this because my first (and induction at 39wks) was almost 10lbs but my second (also induced at 39wks) was barely 7lbs. Two days ago I had induction #3 at 37+3 and he weight just over 8lbs (so would have been around 10lbs at the 39wk mark when we had anticipated his induction). My point is subsequent babies aren't always bigger than the last. I knew #2 was nowhere near #1's size and I also knew #3 was the biggest of the bunch. I've had three MFM ultrasound techs say that STM and beyond moms tend to know better than growth scans if baby is trending as big (or bigger/smaller) than other pregnancies.

All that said - I've had three inductions, two with pitocin and one without. Two with epidurals and one without. I've always wanted a spontaneous labor experience and I have to say pitocin sucks sucks sucks. My advice is if you're getting an epi, do it before they break your water (unless they are breaking it way early for some reason). After that, it's hard to sit still long enough for an epi with those drugs on board making your contractions come close together. I have my induction experience this time around posted in the birth/contraction thread and several others have posted induction stories as well so you can get a feel for what that is like vs your natural labor experience.

Wishing you a healthy, safe delivery regardless of which way you go into labor!

herewegrow

I had an induction for pre-e at 39w1d with my first, so no other experiences, but I was pleased with how it went. I'm a control freak, however, so knowing when and how the day would go was helpful in keeping me relaxed.

That said, I'm miserable enough to want another induction but curious enough to hope I go into labor on my own this time. Best of luck to you!!

KRH6829

I just scheduled my induction for next Monday. My son was 9 lbs 9oz and they believe baby girl will be over ten pounds if I go to 40 weeks. I'm so excited to get to meet her, but not for the induction process. I was induced at 40 weeks with my son because of his size and it was not the best experience, but I'm glad that he didn't cook any longer because of his size. I was induced on Tuesday morning with my son and didn't deliver him until Wednesday night. I hope this one goes quicker!

redfallon

I was induced with DD at 41w1d. If this baby is stubborn, we've talked about induction. I want to go to 40 weeks. My doctor's office policy is they will induce no earlier than 39 weeks and only if things are favorable, meaning your cervix is ready and softening. I could go at 39 weeks if I wanted to, but I want to make it to 40. She has not promised that we can do one at either of those times, but said it is an option as long as conditions are favorable. I imagine your doctor is providing you with your options so you can know what they are. Labor hurt with the induction, and I've read from people that it hurts worse with Pitocin, which was part of mine, but I don't know any differently, so that doesn't affect my decision.

ETA: My first swallowed meconium and had to be worked on for a half hour as soon as she came out. There is no likely or unlikely that it could happen with this baby, too, but this does affect my decision on whether to be induced at 40 weeks or not. I don't want to wait too long and have the same, or worse (him inhaling instead of only swallowing like DD did), happen.

GodIsFaithful93

Thanks everyone!! I'm dilated to 2 and not thinned yet as of last Friday. I go in for my next appointment Wednesday & maybe I will have some more progression by then. I also thought of asking him to strip my membranes before we do induction to see if that goes anywhere but i don't know. I'm all for baby cooking as long as she needs & feel maybe I should be waiting until at least the 40 week mark. The other part of me is being impatient & also is scared she'll be as big as her sister. I tore last time & remember how bad recovery for that part totally sucked.
@Bombmom3 at my 20 week anatomy scan she was measuring big, though unfortunately I can't remember her percentages. They were not crazy above average though, just a little. I think the biggest one was mid seventies. I have not had a growth scan since then! When he measures my belly I'm always right where I should be though. I do feel like she's smaller than DD, maybe right around the same... I don't know if that has anything to do with her positioning either though. She just feels smaller. I will definitely check out your birth story & look over the thread. Thank you for your input & congrats on your LO!

kathleeeenrose

My first was 8.14 and Although it hasn't been offered to me, I wouldn't consider an induction for this one. I tore pretty badly too so I understand that fear! I'm hoping different birthing positions and breathing so he comes out nice and slow will minimize tearing this time. Inductions do have a higher c section rate, and are often more painful.

navyblueladybug

I went to my normal Monday OB appointment today and had my regular NST, but it ended up anything but normal and regular. I have GD so I was always going to have DD no later than 40 weeks. Well, today my BP was up more than normal (has slowly been rising the past few weeks), I had a headache, felt like crap and had some protein in my urine. My OB wanted to send me to L&D tonight but I convinced her to let me go tomorrow night so she could be the one to deliver (she's my favorite of the 4 in the practice). I'm getting admitted at 7pm and Cervadil will be placed overnight, then pitocin in the morning. I'll probably end up having her Wednesday night and I'll be 38+6 weeks.

GodIsFaithful93

@navyblueladybug that sucks about your BP & other symptoms. So sorry you're going through all that but so excited for you about meeting your LO a little earlier! Will you let me know how your induction goes?! I will be praying for a safe delivery for you both!

navyblueladybug

AlexandriaNewton said:

@navyblueladybug that sucks about your BP & other symptoms. So sorry you're going through all that but so excited for you about meeting your LO a little earlier! Will you let me know how your induction goes?! I will be praying for a safe delivery for you both!

Thanks for the T&P's... I'll keep you posted

GodIsFaithful93

@navyblueladybug just checking in to see how your delivery went & how you and your LO are doing!

JLS12JSP

My midwives also offered induction at 39 weeks (the 3rd). I had a growth scan at almost 36 weeks and he was measuring in the 97th percentile and 8lbs 9oz. They checked me at 38 weeks and I was 2cm dilated and 50% effaced. I go back at 39 weeks (the 3rd) and after being checked I'll have another growth ultrasound then have to make a decision! In a FTM so have no personal knowledge of anything but I have been told not to be induced unless necessary because it's miserable I also know the growth ultrasounds can be off by 1-2 pounds so I'm not really sure what to think! Big babies do not run in my family whatsoever but I'm praying for no c-section.

enigmaanjel

I may get 'induced' tuesday, on my due date. Since strippin my membranes did nothing but make me cramp and bleed like a light peiod for 4 days. Since i am a vbac all she can offer is to break my water. I have soebt all week walking...doing nipple simulation and squats like she told me to. Nothing. This is the first ime out of nine babies i have gone through this. I am lost. So either way in two days i will have a baby. I am not big on induction but i want a chance at my vbac. So i will take having my water broke as opposed to giving into a c section. Good luck to everyone! Not aure how much i will be around before tuesday. Can't wait to read more birth stories when i get back.

uknowmesarahe

I'm due Christmas Day but the doctors said I could schedule an induction at 39 weeks so I'm not in the hospital on Christmas. This way we can be home with our older two kids Christmas morning. I've never been induced this way before, just picking a day and going to the hospital. It feels a lot different to me. But as of now I'm scheduled for the 18th but for the last two mornings I have woken up to menstal type cramps. I only feel them in the morning, nothing else throughout the day. I'm hoping i go into labor on my own but I'm not even 37 weeks yet. I've got to keep this baby in another week. 

madimae05

We're scheduled for induction either the 14th(waiting list) or 15th for sure. We had some issues with our little guys heart that they don't want him in any longer than 40weeks, which I'm ok with, but I'm so nervous! Never thought he wouldn't come on his own to have to schedule an induction.

My last appointment I was 37w1d, only dilated 1cm and about 50% effaced. Was really hoping to be farther along than that being so close. I go in tomorrow, so we'll see where I'm at but I soooo want him to come and not need the induction.

kdoak2015

Induction sucks(well for me so far it has) my induction started at 12:20pm today with the breaking of my water. No contractions, started oxytocin at 3:30pm and I'm only 3-4cm and 80% effaced at 9pm. At 7pm I got the epi as contractions were strong and quick. Decreased after the epi. Epi is not working in the spot we need it to regardless of my position. I'm miserable!

enigmaanjel

kdoak2015 said:

Induction sucks(well for me so far it has) my induction started at 12:20pm today with the breaking of my water. No contractions, started oxytocin at 3:30pm and I'm only 3-4cm and 80% effaced at 9pm. At 7pm I got the epi as contractions were strong and quick. Decreased after the epi. Epi is not working in the spot we need it to regardless of my position. I'm miserable!

Awww hun...so sorry.i hope it goes fast for you. Keep us posted.

Daphneh28

kdoak2015 said:

Induction sucks(well for me so far it has) my induction started at 12:20pm today with the breaking of my water. No contractions, started oxytocin at 3:30pm and I'm only 3-4cm and 80% effaced at 9pm. At 7pm I got the epi as contractions were strong and quick. Decreased after the epi. Epi is not working in the spot we need it to regardless of my position. I'm miserable!

Im sorry this is going so rough for you! Ichecked in at 10pm for my induction and they just put my first dose of cervidil in. Hopefullt it all works out smoothly for you. Thinking of you!

mroth91

I have been having menstrual type cramps for over month. Mostly during the night and in the morning then I get up and they go away. I've had a few days where they lasted but still nothing. My dr. Says I'm 2 cm dialated and 80% effaced I am due Thursday. If I dont go on my own they are inducing me on the 10th. I really hope he comes on his own before that

bbymaely

I'm past my due date and I'm having a December baby and doctor schedule me for the 3rd to be induce, if anyone has any advice please let me know I'm getting scared !

keiragann

I'll be induced on the 8th if I don't go on my own. Not looking forward to it!

Ninapinks

I need advice on inducing.. Kind of complicated! According to my LMP my due date is the 20th. We couldn't see the baby/heartbeat until later and he changed my due date to the 30th as he was measuring 7.5 weeks when I was supposedly 9 weeks. I am now 36 weeks (or 37 weeks) and baby is 6lbs12ounces, measuring 37 weeks. WELL... My doctor only just let me know that he is going on vaca Dec21-Jan4. Another doctor that I don't know will supposedly be available to deliver if I need him.. But I will have no appointments during that whole important time. My doctor called last night and said he can rupture my membranes next Wednesday (and then a plan I don't know yet) and I can have the baby before he goes on vaca. I said yes!! So excited.. But Now very worried. I want my doctor to be the one delivering, and I know he knows what he is doing but is it unfair to baby? I would be 39-40 weeks by time he comes (going by 12/20 date). I don't want to make a mistake.

ammnam14

@Ninapinks I am in sort of the same situation. I have two EDDs..12/16 and 12/26. 12/25 is what I have been going by since my first ultrasound though...it's really confusing. My doctor is going on vacation a week before my 12/26 due date and won't be back until the new year. Although I'm uncomfortable with someone I don't know possibly delivering my baby I know it's what is best. I may be a FTM but I'm team no induction unless medically necessary. Let baby decide when he/she wants to come.

stlmomof2

Ninapinks said:

I need advice on inducing.. Kind of complicated! According to my LMP my due date is the 20th. We couldn't see the baby/heartbeat until later and he changed my due date to the 30th as he was measuring 7.5 weeks when I was supposedly 9 weeks. I am now 36 weeks (or 37 weeks) and baby is 6lbs12ounces, measuring 37 weeks. WELL... My doctor only just let me know that he is going on vaca Dec21-Jan4. Another doctor that I don't know will supposedly be available to deliver if I need him.. But I will have no appointments during that whole important time. My doctor called last night and said he can rupture my membranes next Wednesday (and then a plan I don't know yet) and I can have the baby before he goes on vaca. I said yes!! So excited.. But Now very worried. I want my doctor to be the one delivering, and I know he knows what he is doing but is it unfair to baby? I would be 39-40 weeks by time he comes (going by 12/20 date). I don't want to make a mistake.

39 weeks is considered full term and I would be nervous if my OB wasn't delivering my baby because I had a horrible delivery with DS with a doctor I never met! It's really your call. From my personal experience I would induce at 39 weeks at the earliest . Your baby could very well come at 41 weeks+ . You never know so it's really your call. Im scared to deliver with a doctor that hasn't been with me this entire time.

OP I have a c section scheduled at 39 weeks
. I am considered high risk.

mrs14678

My mom did that with me (induce cos doc was going on vacation), and she said it was the worst experience of her life and she wouldn't wish it on her worst enemy! So.... I mean, all the doctors are qualified. If you went into labor while your doc wasn't on call, too...it'd be a different one anyway. I'd say let the baby keep cooking.