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Sazhrah · November 2010

Early this morning a dear friend of mine went into the hospital to be induced. After 11 hrs she is no more dialated, efaced or even progressing at all. While I was there (I am a huge support system for her since I am her only friend that has had children) the nurse was trying to coerse her into having a c-section. I immediately told her that "she has only been "trying" for 11 hrs and that other methods haven't even been offered to her such as nipple stimulation, the bulb, or even breaking her water bag. So, before offering this to her why don't you ask her doctor if it is okay if she can eat then try the Pit again which gave her more productive contractions, give her a bit of stadol to help her sleep and then try and break her water before telling her how exhausted she is and offering her a c-section? Her birthplan clearly states that she wishes to try for a minimum of 24 hrs with multiple sources exhausted before a c-section is even to be discussed."

Needless to say the nurse looked at me quite dumbfoundedly and stopped out of the room. My friend was very grateful and started crying since she wasn't able to say it for herself. She knows how often the hospitals where we live give c-sections simply because "the patient gave up" and that I am not even given a choice with this pregnancy. So, I guess I feel really good about helping someone out even if it isnt me.

Thanks for listening to my little rant

ShansBride · November 2010

if she doesn't let them break her water, she can always leave (assuming they are inducing for something like being past her EDD and not something medical).

Walking is a good labor inducer too...

She could even have them turn everything off, rest overnight and start again tomorrow.

Good luck to her!

Sazhrah · November 2010

she is being induced early for fear of "a big baby". she admittedly is quite tiny. They wont even let her take off the stupid blood pressure monitor that goes on every 15 minutes. They wont let her walk around because of the medicines. They baby is doing great, she is great. They of course wont let her eat or drink so with her being so tired she is exhausted from having no sustinance (just another way to break her down i guess). I go back after work to see how she is and stay with her for a while.

chicsub · November 2010

Um, I would be eating and drinking against medical orders. I was induced for 3 nights and had food and drink the whole time (sushi, grilled cheese, etc.). Granted it didn't work after all that time and since my bp went down I went home vs. getting a c/s (ended up with one later that week for another reason). Sadly it sounds like your friend may be on her way to a c/s if things don't kick in or she doesn't stand up for herself.

Sazhrah · November 2010

My friend ended up with a c/s last night because the baby got an infection (not sure exactly what happened but will find out today). He is now in the NICU for 5-7 days and my friend is very depressed. She feels this is her fault since she let the doctor talk her into the induction at 38w 2days. I know this is not her fault but i don't know how to help her through this blame. I know all i can do is just be there for her.

papagena · November 2010

Sorry for your friend's experience - I hope her lil' guy is safely out of the NICU soon and hope her recovery, both emotional & physical, go well.

jrlalonde · November 2010

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