Induction date given at 39 weeks....why so late???

Puertoricanbeauty22 · February 2010

My 38 week appointment was yesterday, and my doctor checked my cervix. Only 1 cm. dilated, and she did not tell me how much it was effaced. She told me that she was going to schedule my induction and tell me the date at my 39 week appointment tuesday. She has not even gave me a sonogram to check how big the baby is. I really don't get the point of an induction that late...and I would think you need to know the baby's weight in order to induce you. I am so scared that he is going to be huge and give me more pain then if she would have induced me this week. He is going to grow even more being in there another week...I might as well wait until my due date. Can someone please explain to me why she is inducing me in the first place? And why so late?

reemarie81 · February 2010

If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

anabell0920 · February 2010

How is inducing after your 39 week appointment "late"? I am so amazed at how many people seem to take their due date as a set in stone thing. It's an ESTIMATE.

Puertoricanbeauty22 · February 2010

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

ShannonLK · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

Isn't it possible that your induction date will be after you EDD?

Mrs Merlot · February 2010

I would guess that you won't be induced at 39 weeks, but she'll tell you at 39 weeks when she's planning to induce.

My OB with DD told me at 38 weeks that she'll induce 10 days past EDD if baby doesn't show. So, at 38 weeks, I knew that the delivery process would start by July 31, come rain or shine. Luckily, DD showed up on her own 5 hours before induction was supposed to start and 10 days late.

lolagrinnin · February 2010

Maybe I missed it, but is she perhaps scheduling the induction for after your due date in case you go over by more than a few days/week? I'd think that she'd give you until at least your due date!

MWoodside · February 2010

Your Dr probably doesn't want to waste time planning for something that could be completely unnecessary.

JenM28 · February 2010

They are just wanting to get it scheduled more than likely in case you go over your 40 weeks. My doc says the hospital fills up so she'd rather have a date set ahead of time. If you don't want to be induced, just tell them.

annamie · February 2010

Why is there any discussion of induction before 40 weeks? Those last couple weeks are very good for the baby's lungs. I just don't get why some doctors go straight to "We'll induce you at this time..." when there is still time! The baby will come. Trust me.

liza0828 · February 2010

If you have no idea why you are getting induced, I would certainly ask. There is no NEED for an induction just because you are at your due date.

Aliliv · February 2010

Is there a reason I'm not aware of why you think this is late? Not inducing until after 40 weeks is pretty normal. I think most dr.'s prefer for women to go into labour on their own, if possible.

NFL_Wife · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

Ok, honestly, I am NOT flaming you at all. But this drives me crazy. You have no idea why you are being induced, and yet you didn't bother to ask your doc? Again, not flaming you, but there are so many women who have babies every day who are so uneducated about the process and just "listen to what the doc says..." My MW and I were just talking about this yesterday, actually. It's called informed consent.... you should honestly do some research on inductions, the meds they use, the reasons for induction, etc. Then you should have a list of questions for your doctor at your next appt, namely:

- why does she want to induce? Medical reason? Convenience for doc?

- is there any harm in waiting for your body to do what it needs to do on its own?

Don't just go into it listening to your doc. Do some research and ASK QUESTIONS!

GL

NavyWife1989 · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:
reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

NavyWife1989 · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

If it were me, I would put my foot down and tell them that I do not want to be induced unless medically necessary. - but like I said, that is just me.

BubFlink · February 2010

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

DiMattoni · February 2010

anabell0920:
How is inducing after your 39 week appointment "late"? I am so amazed at how many people seem to take their due date as a set in stone thing. It's an ESTIMATE.

My thoughts exactly.

Becky19 · February 2010

NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

Ok, honestly, I am NOT flaming you at all. But this drives me crazy. You have no idea why you are being induced, and yet you didn't bother to ask your doc? Again, not flaming you, but there are so many women who have babies every day who are so uneducated about the process and just "listen to what the doc says..." My MW and I were just talking about this yesterday, actually. It's called informed consent.... you should honestly do some research on inductions, the meds they use, the reasons for induction, etc. Then you should have a list of questions for your doctor at your next appt, namely:

- why does she want to induce? Medical reason? Convenience for doc?

- is there any harm in waiting for your body to do what it needs to do on its own?

Don't just go into it listening to your doc. Do some research and ASK QUESTIONS!

GL

Yes

Ciconrad · February 2010

These sound like questions for your doctor, not us. She has never told you why she thinks you need to be induced? I get the sense something about a big baby has been discussed???

You don't have to know the baby's weight to be induced. I will likely be induced at 39-ish weeks for reasons that have nothing to do with the baby's weight so there will be no u/s to check for weight.

nero1281 · February 2010

At my 39 week appt. we scheduled an induction date too. But it is AFTER my due date. She wants to induce b/c baby is measuring big and doesn't want her growing much past 40 weeks. So, if I don't deliver before hand, I'll be induced at 40 weeks, 2 days. Of course, this all depends on how my cervix is doing. I had no dilation or effacement last week. Hopefully this Friday will tell a different story.

katesmom73 · February 2010

NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

Ok, honestly, I am NOT flaming you at all. But this drives me crazy. You have no idea why you are being induced, and yet you didn't bother to ask your doc? Again, not flaming you, but there are so many women who have babies every day who are so uneducated about the process and just "listen to what the doc says..." My MW and I were just talking about this yesterday, actually. It's called informed consent.... you should honestly do some research on inductions, the meds they use, the reasons for induction, etc. Then you should have a list of questions for your doctor at your next appt, namely:

- why does she want to induce? Medical reason? Convenience for doc?

- is there any harm in waiting for your body to do what it needs to do on its own?

Don't just go into it listening to your doc. Do some research and ASK QUESTIONS!

GL

These were my thoughts too. Why ask us why you are being induced and not your doctor?

Puertoricanbeauty22 · February 2010

BubFlink:

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

Well thank u for letting me know that. I read alot about my pregnancy and have read about inductions...but I did not know when they usually do it. Most doctors around here induce you at like 38 weeks, even if there is no problems in the pregnancy. I thought that was the same with everyone...this is my first pregnancy and I am trying to understand it all as much as I can. I just didn't know...sorry if I look naiive but I know I am not the only one.

anabell0920 · February 2010

NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:

reemarie81:
If there are no problems then why induce?? I didn't get induced with my first until after 40 weeks.

I have no idea...she just said she would give me my induction date. There is nothing wrong with my pregnancy, so I don't get the point of the induction either. I might as well wait until the due date.

Ok, honestly, I am NOT flaming you at all. But this drives me crazy. You have no idea why you are being induced, and yet you didn't bother to ask your doc? Again, not flaming you, but there are so many women who have babies every day who are so uneducated about the process and just "listen to what the doc says..." My MW and I were just talking about this yesterday, actually. It's called informed consent.... you should honestly do some research on inductions, the meds they use, the reasons for induction, etc. Then you should have a list of questions for your doctor at your next appt, namely:

- why does she want to induce? Medical reason? Convenience for doc?

- is there any harm in waiting for your body to do what it needs to do on its own?

Don't just go into it listening to your doc. Do some research and ASK QUESTIONS!

GL

I could not even begin to agree more!!

greeneyes9800 · February 2010

Were you complaining about being uncomfortable, maybe the dr was trying to make you feel better by letting you think there's an end in sight. As far as waiting until 39 wks. I know that my dr wouldn't allow me to schedule my c section until a date when I was 39 weeks. If I had insisted on a date at 38 weeks I would have had to have an amnio done to check on lung development.

NFL_Wife · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:
BubFlink:

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

Well thank u for letting me know that. I read alot about my pregnancy and have read about inductions...but I did not know when they usually do it. Most doctors around here induce you at like 38 weeks, even if there is no problems in the pregnancy. I thought that was the same with everyone...this is my first pregnancy and I am trying to understand it all as much as I can. I just didn't know...sorry if I look naiive but I know I am not the only one.

Sorry if my reply seemed harsh, I wasn't trying to be at all. And you don't sound naiive... there are just so many moms who don't bother to do the research/ask questions, and I am a huge advocate for that. So just sharing my opinion

I hope you find your answers soon and GL with LO!

Puertoricanbeauty22 · February 2010

NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:
BubFlink:

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

Well thank u for letting me know that. I read alot about my pregnancy and have read about inductions...but I did not know when they usually do it. Most doctors around here induce you at like 38 weeks, even if there is no problems in the pregnancy. I thought that was the same with everyone...this is my first pregnancy and I am trying to understand it all as much as I can. I just didn't know...sorry if I look naiive but I know I am not the only one.

Sorry if my reply seemed harsh, I wasn't trying to be at all. And you don't sound naiive... there are just so many moms who don't bother to do the research/ask questions, and I am a huge advocate for that. So just sharing my opinion

I hope you find your answers soon and GL with LO!

I read about my pregnancy all the time...and have since I first found out I was pregnant. I have lots of books and so many pregnancy sites as favorites. Like I said I try my best to understand it all as much as I can. The question just didn't come up while I was at the doctor...and I wish I would have asked. I will for sure ask her at my appointment on tuesday. I just didn't understand why she would be inducing me in the first place...and alot of people tell me that I should be induced already because of his size. I was not concerned about it at all before my friends and family poisoned my mind with inductions. I just wanted him to come out when he was ready.

BubFlink · February 2010

Puertoricanbeauty22:
NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:
BubFlink:

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

Well thank u for letting me know that. I read alot about my pregnancy and have read about inductions...but I did not know when they usually do it. Most doctors around here induce you at like 38 weeks, even if there is no problems in the pregnancy. I thought that was the same with everyone...this is my first pregnancy and I am trying to understand it all as much as I can. I just didn't know...sorry if I look naiive but I know I am not the only one.

Sorry if my reply seemed harsh, I wasn't trying to be at all. And you don't sound naiive... there are just so many moms who don't bother to do the research/ask questions, and I am a huge advocate for that. So just sharing my opinion

I hope you find your answers soon and GL with LO!

I read about my pregnancy all the time...and have since I first found out I was pregnant. I have lots of books and so many pregnancy sites as favorites. Like I said I try my best to understand it all as much as I can. The question just didn't come up while I was at the doctor...and I wish I would have asked. I will for sure ask her at my appointment on tuesday. I just didn't understand why she would be inducing me in the first place...and alot of people tell me that I should be induced already because of his size. I was not concerned about it at all before my friends and family poisoned my mind with inductions. I just wanted him to come out when he was ready.

No worries, Sweetie. I think many of us are learning. This is my first one as well.

jarbatz · February 2010

BubFlink:
Puertoricanbeauty22:
NFL_Wife:
Puertoricanbeauty22:
BubFlink:

At my 39 week appt. my Dr. scheduled my induction...AT 41 1/2 weeks. They just like to get you on the calendar. You probably won't be induced prior to that.

Just FYI-- 39 weeks is not considered a "late" induction if you have had a healthy pregnancy.

Well thank u for letting me know that. I read alot about my pregnancy and have read about inductions...but I did not know when they usually do it. Most doctors around here induce you at like 38 weeks, even if there is no problems in the pregnancy. I thought that was the same with everyone...this is my first pregnancy and I am trying to understand it all as much as I can. I just didn't know...sorry if I look naiive but I know I am not the only one.

Sorry if my reply seemed harsh, I wasn't trying to be at all. And you don't sound naiive... there are just so many moms who don't bother to do the research/ask questions, and I am a huge advocate for that. So just sharing my opinion

I hope you find your answers soon and GL with LO!

I read about my pregnancy all the time...and have since I first found out I was pregnant. I have lots of books and so many pregnancy sites as favorites. Like I said I try my best to understand it all as much as I can. The question just didn't come up while I was at the doctor...and I wish I would have asked. I will for sure ask her at my appointment on tuesday. I just didn't understand why she would be inducing me in the first place...and alot of people tell me that I should be induced already because of his size. I was not concerned about it at all before my friends and family poisoned my mind with inductions. I just wanted him to come out when he was ready.

No worries, Sweetie. I think many of us are learning. This is my first one as well.

I feel the same way...sometimes I get home after an appt and think "now why the heck didn't I ask him this or that!?!"...sometimes there's a lot of info given at an appt and you don't actually digest it until you've left the office.

There's also nothing wrong with calling afterwards and asking questions...what I have tried to do, especially lately since I'm being watched for high BP, is jot down my questions as they pop up and then ask them all at once at my next appt. Sometimes Drs forget too that this is your first time hearing it, when they've been saying it for years!

GL!

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