induction experiences?

homebird · March 2010

So, I am probably going to be induced Monday. I hadn't really thought much about an induction, and I was wondering if any of you had any induction experiences/advice you could share?

I was hoping to have a natural delivery, but I don't know if that's an unrealistic expectation now? Also, I'm concerned that it may lead to a c-section, but maybe that doesn't happen as often as I think?

Please share your wisdom with me! :)d

Shell24 · March 2010

I was induced with my DD. I had to be at the hospital at 6am and they started the antibiotics and pitocin right away. I was about 50% effaced and 2-3 cm (and had been for a couple weeks).

Got my epi around 10;30/11. My advice would be to ask for it just before you think you really need it, as it could take the anesthesiologist awhile to get to you, if they are in a csection or something.

I was ready to start pushing at 4pm. My DD was delivered just before 7pm.

kellialayne · March 2010

Mine was awesome - went in at 530 am, pit started at 630, dr broke water at 730, epi at 900, started pushing at 1030, baby was here at 1135. I was already dilated to a 3 so that helped but it went great! Dont let all of the induction stories scare you - they can be easy and successful!

ibis · March 2010

I wanted a natural labor and was induced as well. I was super nervous about it, but it went amazingly well.

When I went in I was 2-3 cm and 80% effaced. My OB knew I didn't want a lot of interventions, but I needed the induction - so she started my breaking my water. I labored w/out much pain for 3 hrs and dilated to 4cm. Then they started the Pitocin drip. Four hours later I gave birth vaginally - I made it through without an epi or any other meds besides the Pitocin. I pushed for less than an hour.

Good luck!!

Shell24 · March 2010

Forgot to address your c-section question. Have you made any progress on your own? If you haven't, there is an elevated risk of a c-section, because your body just isn't going into labor on it's own, and the pitocin may not help it at all. If you've progressed even a bit, the risk/percentage goes down according to my doctor, but of course it's still a possibility. Don't stress about it...however the baby comes, if it's healthy and safe that's all that matters!

Good luck!

kberlyab · March 2010

On march 8 (my due date) I had to be induced b/c of low fluid. My cervix was only soft, and nothing else. So we would be starting from "scratch'. They put a balloon in to open my cervix, 6 hours later I was 2 1/2 cm and they broke my water. My only problem was that LO did not like the piticon when the contractions got to close together. I ended up stalling at around 8 cm. Then had a c/s because LO's heart rate would drop whenever they would up the piticon (sp). But I have heard of many positive outcomes with inductions. My body wasn't ready (and neither was LO).... that's what I think. GL

and mine is just one case...

homebird · March 2010

Shell24:
Forgot to address your c-section question. Have you made any progress on your own? If you haven't, there is an elevated risk of a c-section, because your body just isn't going into labor on it's own, and the pitocin may not help it at all. If you've progressed even a bit, the risk/percentage goes down according to my doctor, but of course it's still a possibility. Don't stress about it...however the baby comes, if it's healthy and safe that's all that matters!

Good luck!

I've been 70% effaced, 1 cm dilated for 2 weeks.

x55centsxshortx · March 2010

I also wanted a natural labor but was induced (36w6d due to pre-e). I was bummed about having to be induced but the induction itself was fine... I didn't even have an epi until they started talking about c-section. I only took it then in case I had to have a c-section so I wouldn't need to be put under. I labored pain med-free for 20 plus hours on pit. I did end up with a c-section but it was for other reasons not related to the induction.

*Edited for missing word

USCgirl · March 2010

I was induced at 41 weeks. I was 1 cm and 50% effaced. My induction was long (30+ hours), but it was successful. They tried to ripen my cervix for 18 hours but I only dilated to 3 centimeters. Eventually they broke my water, which started regular contractions, but after 4 hours I only dilated to 4 centimeters. 24 hours after they started the induction, they decided to start me on pitocin and things progressed very quickly- 6 hours later I was holding my baby in my arms.

Good luck!!!

ocho2002 · March 2010

I was 3 cm when they started pit at 6:30 a.m. Contractions started @ 10:30 got the epi @ noon, fully dialted at 5:30, started pushing at 6 and had LO at 7:30 p.m.

justrachet · March 2010

I was induced at 41 weeks. The only part of being induced that I didn't like was that I had to be at the hospital at 10 pm, on I/V and blood pressure cuff all night, with nurses/Drs coming in every hour or less to check on me. Very un-restful.

I had Cytotec for dilation, orally every hour, starting at 11 pm. I was supposed to start Pitocin at 5 am, but was in labor without it by 2 or 3 am. They offered me the epi at 5 am. I'd been intending to hold off, but I took it as soon as it was offered (the anesthesiologist arrived about 6 am). Only then was I able to catnap a bit. My water broke on its own, and I was fully dilated by 11 am. DS had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and his heartrate was dropping with every contraction. At 11 am, it dropped to 30 bpm, and he had to be born ASAP. They took us to the OR and boosted my epi in case I needed a c/s (had I not had the epi already, I would have had to be put under), but the Dr and I were able to get him out in 3 pushes, with her pulling him with forceps. He was born at 11:23 am.

I think you can still go natural if that's what you really want. Most inductions don't end in c/s. And most of them don't end in emergency deliveries like mine did. I loved my epi, though.

lostaspen · March 2010

I had planned a natural labor too, but at 41w1d I was induced. I went in planning on going pain-med free as long as possible, and told the nurses and MWs that. They were awesome--never mentioned pain meds until I had been at 9cm for 6 hours, and was super exhausted. Plus after they broke my water the contractions went from a 7 to a 9 on the pain scale.I just typed this up for another Induction post...I was told to eat before I go in because I may not get another chance. We went to the olive garden :-)I went in at 4pmish and had a foley catheter put in. I had mild contractions that evening and diarrhea twice. When they took it out the next morning I was allowed to eat breakfast and shower before they started pit around 11am. I started having strong contractions around 4pm, after walking the halls for 30 minutes. I had diarrhea again around 6 or 7pm? Was at 9cm by 11pm, had my water broken around 2 or 3am...got an epi about 4am...still at 9cm...and ended up with a csection at 6am. The csection became necessary because of fetal distress, failure to progress and LO's head was kinked against my cervix--he also had the cord around his neck once and was sunny side up. I had prepared myself in every way I could to avoid the csection, so I was pretty upset when it happened anyway, but I don't think there was any way to avoid it with LO's head against my cervix the way it was. He was stuck. Anyway, good luck to you! I hope your inductions goes smoothly. :-)

homebird · March 2010

Thanks for sharing!

bekahsch23 · March 2010

i suggest you try moxibustion and accupressure it helps alot of women go into labor naturally.

MarthaP18 · March 2010

I was induced at 39w, 5d for PIH. I'd been at 2cm for at least 3 weeks. I didn't need the cervadil. I got to the hospital at 6am and was started on an IV. They started pitocin at 9:30am. I didn't feel any strong contractions until OB broke my water and doubled the pitocin around 1:30pm. I was stuck at 2cm still until around 4:15, when I jumped from 2-8cm within 30 minutes. I got the epi and started pushing around 5pm. My son was born at 5:23. It was a thousand times easier than I expected it to be honestly. Don't be scared of induction. It can end well!

QCinOct · March 2010

my induction was not pleasant (https://canamrelations.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/elijahs-birth-story/) and did lead to c/s.

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