Okay, I just got back from the doctor's and she said since I'm still closed and thick and still a 1 dialated from last week and a half, that she decided to induce me next Monday on my due date. So far everyone I've told are questioning as to why is it so early, the more he's in there the better, etc. I'm starting to freak out. I just emailed my doc and asked her to specifically WHY they'll be inducing so soon. My baby is about 8 lbs, no planned c section, and although they have me at high risk due to BP, my BP has remained consistently normal for a few months now and the baby is doing great, heartbeat and activity.
So does anyone think that I should go ahead with the induction??? I don't see why not, I dont want to risk a c section due to a bigger baby a week later, or he's too big to pass thru. I just want to meet the little guy, and it wasn't my idea to induce, the doc came in and just told me that. I asked her questions, but still feel unsure from the feedback I"m getting, which is why i'm on here now
Thanks for taking the time to reply, I'm really at a loss right now with all this. First time mom and i'm excited/nervous!
Re: just got scheduled my induction on my due date..too soon??
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in theory, the longer the cook the better, but i know a few people whose dr's have scheduled inductions by their EDD if LO hasn't arrived yet.
if your dr's okay doing it, i'd ask why (for reassurance) and try to relax.
I know a lot of people disagree, but for me.. due date is eviction date. I know it's good for baby to stay in as long as possible, but I'm too worried about the risks of baby staying in too long.?
However, you might not have to worry, there is time between now and Monday. Maybe he will come on his own! Good Luck!?
Go for IT! if you doc said to induce tomorrow I would say go for it! if your baby is already bigger, I would think you would want to get him out!
Have a great delivery and its your choice!
I would wait to see what your doctor says as to exact reasons for inducing. I would think it's probably because of your BP. Everyone I know who has had high BP in pregnancy gets induced by or on their due dates if the baby hasn't come yet. That's just the people I've known though.
Hopefully your doc will get back to you soon and it will help put you at ease.
If you and your doctor are both comfortable with the induction, then I say go for it!
If you are uncomfortable with the choice, then you ought to talk with your doctor a bit more and see if it could be scheduled for a bit later. You don't want to go too far past your due date, but there's certainly a window!
I wouldn't do it. There is nothing magical about your ESTIMATED due date - it is an estimation, nothing more. Some babies take a little longer or a little less than 40 weeks. Also, the weight is just an estimate as well. Don't let your OB scare you into an induction with the fear of a big baby. Your body will make the baby that your body can handle delivering.
Internal exams do nothing but plant false hope or piss off moms-to-be. They don't provide any indication of when you will go into labor. Where your cervix was last week or today doesn't mean anything!!
An induction when your body isn't prepared can lead to an unecessary C/S and unneeded distress to your baby.
Labor and Delivery said I was a 1 and thick, my doc checked me today and she said i'm a little open but still cervix is closed. Just telling you what they told me.
If its because of worries about your blood pressure, it seems reasonable. Otherwise, I think it seems kinda dumb, especially if everything is still high and closed (google "bishop's score"). This makes the induction less likely to work, which can be unpleasant for you and baby, esp if it ends in a c-section.
I don't think it's a huge deal at 40 weeks (assuming that DD is correct), but I just think that it's silly to do medical procedures without a specific reason.
I would not induce that early without a medical reason.
Especially given that your body doesn't seem to be ready- you could easily have a failed induction and wind up with a C section.
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Reaching your due date does not necessarily make you a good candidate for induction. Inducing when your body isn't already showing signs of being ready (like soft cervic, dilation) dramatically increases your odds of a failed induction, which generally means a c-section
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