Getting induced tomorrow am

dgiselle2015

I'm 40 + 3 days pregnant
I'm scheduled to be induced tomorrow 530am
Got to call hour ahead before I arrive
I'm very nervous and anxious tomorrow is the day
I'm currently 4cm dilated 80% efface
2nd pregnancy having baby girl
Can't wait to meet my baby Ava
But I'm nervous as hell getting induced and something goes wrong

Since I'm already dilated, do u think the labor will go quick? Less chance for cesarean?
Can you please let me know your experience being induced?

Sconesy..Cider

I wasn't dilated or effaced at all when I was induced around the same time as you, and I gave birth vaginally 26 hours after showing up at the hospital. I thought the pitocin was rough.
I would say that your body's progress would help, but of course, I don't really know. Try to relax and rest, breathing calmly through contractions. You can do it, Mama!

KateLouise

I was 1cm when induced at 40 weeks exactly. After 3 hours I was 3cm, at which point they did a stretch and sweep. I went from 3cm to baby being delivered in 1 hr and 15 mins. No issues.

I was only given cervadil.

I was told at the time that if you've birthed vaginally before that you're quite likely to have an issue free induction.I have no idea if that's research based, or just anecdotal evidence from my mw.

cMichelle0423

Any time you're being induced, your chances for needing a c section are always increased no matter how dilated you are. Your chances for a longer tougher labor are also increased.

I was induced with my second and my labor was about 7 hours long with 15 min of pushing. Granted I got lucky and didn't need a c section or have a 20 hour labor, but it was definitely rougher than my first as far as pain was concerned. I also had some issues with dilating. One side dilated more than the other and I had a "lip" my dr had to physically try and push in. I refuse to go through another induction unless it's 100% necessary. I disliked and regret that experience for sure.