1st baby was induced.

mrsdelano2

I'm trying to google search but I get nothing. Does anyone know what effect the first baby being induced has on the body? 

 

I know that every woman's body is different and all. I never dilated on my own with my daughter and I was, therefore, induced 5 days past my EDD. I was in this labor for 32 frustrating hours with no food because they wouldn't even let me eat so much as a popsicle or jello. (This time I really don't care what they say. I'm gonna have some snacks with me.)

 I've heard different stories saying that being induced for a previous pregnancy makes it a higher chance of being induced again and then I've heard that since my body has already been through it, I should be able to dilate on my own. 

 

Please help. I'm just trying to figure this stuff out. 

NurseLaLa

Your body wasn't ready to go into labor yet. 5 days past due date is barely anything considering that the average pregnancy of first time moms is 41 and a half weeks! You aren't even considered post-term until after 42 weeks. 

 

The previous induction should not affect your next delivery, fortunately.

 

Some reading: https://midwifethinking.com/2011/07/17/induction-a-step-by-step-guide/  

frlcb

I was induced at 42 weeks with my ds, and was scheduled to be induced at 42 weeks for dd, but went into labor on my own with her that day, so both my kids were born at 42 weeks 1 day. I wouldn't stress too much, and agree that you aren't even post dates until 42 weeks.

jvlund84

I dont think it matters each baby is different.  With my first I was induced at 39 weeks.  My #2 came 11 days early on her own.

sjBear123

I was basically induced my first time  I started having some mild ctx and went to the hospital and they hooked me up to pitocin and later broke my water.  But that was because of a failed induction nearly a week prior (after which I was sent home baby still in belly).  I don't think my OB wanted me being sent home again.  My second, my water broke on it's own and later I had to have pitocin because my ctx weren't starting on their own after 9 hours.