Do you think I'll be induced?

mpotts09 · October 2011

I will be 40 weeks on Wed. I am due Friday, I haven't been having any contractions, just tons of pressure and little back pain. He said if I don't have him by the 28th we'll induce. When do they usually plan a date to induce you? After your due date?

carlab44 · October 2011

I don't think anyone can say whether or not you'll be induced. I was with both kids. DD was 11 days late and DS was 10 days late. Is there a reason he only wants you to go 2 days overdue? My doctor was okay with up to 2 weeks, but because of the timing and availability of hospital rooms we scheduled the induction a few days before that.

megann831 · October 2011

I was due on a Sunday, went in for my appointment on a Monday and was induced that night. DD was 8 lbs and I have a small frame so they wanted her out before she got too much bigger.

thatgirl84 · October 2011

Only you can answer that question. Your doctor can say "let's induce," but you have to agree.

Up to two weeks late was fine by me, but I was induced d/t blood pressure spikes. I honestly hated the idea of it. If it wasn't for the increased risk of placental abruption, I would have gone past two weeks late (if I didn't go into labor) and had u/s to check on the placenta. I really really wanted a spontaneous labor.

Some doctors are adamant about only 1 week overdue and some will go up to 2 weeks.

The average pregnancy length for a FTM is 41 wk 1 day. Please do what you feel is right. Good luck.

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