1 cm dialated, 60% effaced, Induce??

laurahastings

Hey ladies-

My Dr. told me (appointment earlier today) that I am 1cm dialated and 60% effaced.  She was really happy with the progress, said she could already feel the baby's head! YIKES!  She said if I wanted to, we could induce August 24th (my due date is Aug 31st).   Why do you think she said that? Any reason I would want to?

stacinsean

Unless it's medically necessary, why do doctors even suggest this? I don't understand why everyone, even the docs, want to end pregnancy before the baby says it is ready. 

Just my two cents.  

kjg5445

not sure why she'd want to induce you... but some people like the convenience. to each their own!

pennysuedog

I would wait for your body to go on its own, I think your labor will be easier.

laurahastings

I agree that I'd like the baby to come on his own.  Was just wondering if there was any reason why I would want to, other than knowing the date.  I'm kind of looking forward to the big surprise moment when I go into labor... don't want to schedule it or ask him to come before he's ready!

Just like to hear everyone's opinion

eli_and_jeff

She probably suggested it because it's hot and you might be over it already. I agree with the pp, you might as well wait it out. Sounds like your LO is heading on out of its own accord

ces25c

I wouldn't want to.  It's unnecessary unless you have some medical issues you didn't mention.  She's probably used to people being more impatient ... 

The only pro I can see is convenience for you, but you will also be stuck in the hospital longer since you will be there before any labor actually starts. 

varkeyr

Some people like to have a predictable date for birth.Also it is one way to have your doctor deliver your baby and not the doctor on call.

That being said would I do it? No. It will be much easier on your body for you to go into labor naturally.

sjBear123

I wouldn't.  Especially if this is your first.  They tried to induce my first early because of BP issues.  I was there 3 whole nights on medications to induce ctx (so having ctx the whole time) only to have them say it was a "failed induction" and sent me home!  No, I wouldn't ever do that again if I had a do over.  Oh, and I was only allowed to eat 1 meal a day the whole time (at dinner).  

*Unless you have a very real medical need to induce early.*  In which case they'd never send you home (or make you wait 3 nights) but do a c-sec instead.  

msjcordova

stacinsean:

Unless it's medically necessary, why do doctors even suggest this? I don't understand why everyone, even the docs, want to end pregnancy before the baby says it is ready. 

Just my two cents.  

This, absolutely 100% this. I will never understand.  

laurahastings

No medical issues at all! Weight gain has been steady, no BP issues, no swelling at all which I am thankful for, no GD or pre-e... I'm definitely waiting!  Thanks for the words of encouragement!

forensicmama

Why in the world would you want an unnecessary induction??? Inductions, especially unnecessary ones, carry with them huge risks (including a higher risk of c-section, episiotomy or other procedures). I was induced with DD. I will do almost anything to have a natural labor and delivery of my DS! DON'T INDUCE! Trust me! You're making fabulous progress on your own!

forensicmama

laurahastings:

No medical issues at all! Weight gain has been steady, no BP issues, no swelling at all which I am thankful for, no GD or pre-e... I'm definitely waiting!  Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Good for you!!! Come back if you ever need a boost of encouragement again! 

jntaylor11

Not uncommon for the babies head to be down there by now. Personally I think it's ridiculous for a dr to offer inductions before 40 wks for no medical reason... Idk your birth plan is, but for me I don't want any type of induction before 42 wks unless there is a medical reason. I want to give my son all the chance in the world to come on his own because I've heard that inductions are much more painful early on, and I feel like the more unnecessary interventions are made the more likely you will be to have a c-section.

sexyntexy

My doctor induced me at 39wks 3 days for no medical reason.  I was 3cm dilated and almost 100% effaced.  My labor was 5 hours.  I would do it again in a HB.  Do what you think is right for you and not what someone on an internet forum thinks.  GL!

forensicmama

sexyntexy:

My doctor induced me at 39wks 3 days for no medical reason.  I was 3cm dilated and almost 100% effaced.  My labor was 5 hours.  I would do it again in a HB.  Do what you think is right for you and not what someone on an internet forum thinks.  GL!

Similar story, but not so much.

Induced for unnecessary reasons just short of 40 weeks. 3cm and 80% when I went in. Was in labor for 12 hours, needed an episiotomy and nearly a c-section. Had I not been induced, she would have likely turned on her own (posterior) and things would have been a whole lot less grueling with a lot fewer complications.

One person's story is hardly a predictor of what you'll go through. Natural labors do, however, carry with them fewer complications, statistically, than induced labors.

Ritzy19

pennysuedog:

I would wait for your body to go on its own, I think your labor will be easier.

I agree. 

stabil19

I would not induce unless it was medically necessary or at 41 weeks.  I personally don't want to go a week past my due date.

pechal1

If it's your first I would hold off at least until your due date

water-fairy

Why would you ever want to induce before your due date? I would personally steer clear of induction unless medically necessary. If your body isn't ready it could all backfire, ending in a c-section. I was 2cm and 50% for weeks (37-40 weeks) and did not want an induction. I went in labor on my own, 5 days overdue, DS was born the next day. I had my induction scheduled that night but I was really dreading it. Turns out it wasn't needed. Is your OB in a hurry to go somewhere before your due date?

tanyadekock

With my previous baby I was induced at 39 weeks because of my placenta giving problems. I was terrified that I would take much longer to give birth and that it would be much more painful. I was 1cm dilated when they induced me and I gave birth three hours later! It was so fast!! However I must be honest and say that the contractions where a bit more intense than with my other two. The only thing I regret is that there wasn?t enough time for an epidural but even that wasn?t so bad as going med free was a liberating experience!

Personally I think it?s every woman?s own choice but if there are medical reasons for it an induction is really not the end of the world. 

 

stepinger2011

Just depends on what you want. Personally I don't mind induction. Then again I've never had the chance to have my water break. I've had Natural "Deliveries" but my water wont break on its own so I've had to have mild intervention to get the ball rolling. Going over due isn't great when you stop sleeping altogether. And my babies were not gonna come without some coaxing. But once the ball got started everything else went fine.

 If my Dr suggests inducing me this time I will most likely say yes. I find no issue with it b/c from past history my body does not like to get rid of the baby. 

laurahastings

My Dr has been really amazing the whole time and she's very modern.  So I was surprised that she said it as well!  I had it in my  mind (Since day 1 of my pregnancy) that I wouldn't induce unless my Dr. said it was necessary.  So, I really appreciate your feedback and I think it has just reinforced what I felt from the beginning.

 

Kml9876

The nurse who taught the birthing class I took said that a large number of inductions lead to c-sections. I forget the percentage. Of three people that I know were induced this year 2 of them ended up having a c-section so I would avoid an induction except for a medical reason.