I went for my 38 week appointment today. The doc checked me and I am still 2cm dilated and 70% effaced just like last week. He then asked me if I wanted to be induced. No medical reason for it, I had just expressed how uncomfortable I am lately. I was SO tempted to say yes, but told him I would prefer to go natural. (I've heard being induced can be a much more traumatic experience than going natural.)
What would you do?
Re: Labor Induction
Carina 12.28.2010 | Aurelia 9.23.12 | Chart - Round 3
Yup.
There was a post the other day from a mom at 40 weeks and they did an amnio on her LO's lungs to see if they could induce and baby was not ready yet. Even this late in the game, if baby is staying put there might be a very good developmental reason. While I'd like to kiss my little guy right now and be done with all of my Pg symptoms, he needs to stay put for as long as possible until the costs greately outweigh the benefits. It doesn't sound like you or I are at that point.
More Green For Less Green
Eva, born on 1/2/11
Celia and Lily, born on 5/17/13
This.