Can I ask a stupid question?

Stefaniepr · May 2009

Does it hurt more if they induce you? My thought would be yes because it hits you all at once, but that's just a guess.

ksayles · May 2009

From what I have heard it can be more painful if you have to induce.

schmoodle · May 2009

Yes, I've heard pitocin causes more painful contractions than spontaneous labor contractions.

Smellygirl · May 2009

That's the story (not sure, this is my first). That's part of the reason why women hoping to 'go natural' are trying to avoid inductions - they hurt more and are more likely to need the epi.

taelir · May 2009

The Pitocin sucks balls, yeah. For some people the contractions are worse with them.

hula_lula · May 2009

Yep.

mrsmel · May 2009

contractions started by pictocin tend to be stronger and closer together, so yes.

Mom2BE8409 · May 2009

I have heard that the pletocin (sp?) they put you on to start up contractions is AWFUL!! And since it isn't your body naturally going into labor, its being more jump started i would say it is probably less comfortable. But honestly in the end we just want a baby...so whatever we have to do to get there!

madhatter2003 · May 2009

I can only speak from experience...but getting to 5cm for me both times barely hurt at all (natural labor)...more like just strong period cramps.

Both kids I got stuck for over 4 hours at 5 cm...so once they started pitocin it HURT. Not sure if it's just because I'd go so fast (both kids went from 5-10 within a couple hours) or if it was the pitocin, but it HURTS.

Stefaniepr · May 2009

Great! I'm measuring really big, and I wouldn't be surprised if my OB induced me early. Another wonderful thing to look forward to! At least the light at the end of the tunnel will be closer by that time. Bring on the drugs!

MrsDimka2B · May 2009

I was induced for my first pregnancy (several ways--doc pulled my MP, then broke my water, then gave me pitocin) and the pitocin, for me, REALLY worsened my contractions. They were very hard and painful.

I can't compare them to what "natural" contractions would feel like though, since I never experienced those.

nycteach · May 2009

I have definitely heard inductions can be painful. I really hope I can avoid one and this baby comes out without the need for induction.

2007wife · May 2009

yes, more intense contractions plus your body does not kick the natural hormones/chemicals that help to naturally reduce pain.

Heather577 · May 2009

I was given Pitocin for both of my previous labors, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. But for what it's worth.....I went from just being mildly uncomfortable to transition in less than an hour. I delivered DS in 4 hours and DD in 2 and a half hours. Intense.

lovindan · May 2009

When my doctor was talking induction with me on Monday she said "A lot of doctors will try to tell you that Pitocin doesn't make contractions that much worse but it's a lie. They are a lot worse and closer together".

jolis_petits_bijoux · May 2009

Yup, ditto everyone. It's the Pitocin.

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