Induction: advice?

knottiedb0d611ce0f7b18a

Hi everyone! My pregnancy has gotten really tough, I have terrible insomnia and can barely walk anymore because of my back, I’m also no polar so my mental health has been all over the place. I also have high blood pressure so my doctor recommended getting induced and I think it would really help being able to feel normal again. My fiancé doesn’t want to induce, he was raised in a very Christian family who believes everything should be done naturally in a birthing process. I don’t know how to explain to him enough that it would be the best decision for myself without feeling selfish. Help!! No judgement please

krysnicole1022

Well your fiance isn't birthing a baby so his opinion is irrelevant. If you're far enough along that the doctor is recommendeding it and it's medically safe I would do it. Basically if you are over 38 weeks and the doctor is saying it will help then it doesn't matter what your fiance or his family thinks. 

purrimmakitten

Ya I agree, I don't think it is ultimately your husband's decision. You could perhaps ask for a membrane sweep first which isn't guaranteed to work, but isn't a true induction and could lead to labour! I hope you can meet your little one soon, I am with you, I am so uncomfortable.