Questions for those who were induced

beka0404 · December 2011

At 41+ weeks, I'm starting to get panicky about the induction process (Googling Cervidil was a really stupid idea). If you were induced, would you mind taking my super non-scientific survey? Thanks!

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction?

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen?

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S?

cookinitup · December 2011

I was 1 cm dialated and only a little effaced.

I was given two dosed of Cytotek. (similar to Cervadil, but a tiny pill, rather than a tampon type thing) I didn't need anything else to get my labor going, we skipped right past pitocen.

Vaginal delivery, 9 pound+ baby. Decided to get the epidural - best decision ever! Everything went great.

awillis13 · December 2011

I was 2-3 cm dilated and 80-90% effaced, o no cervical ripening needed. We started right in with pitocin.

I ultimately decided to get the epidural about an hour after the Dr broke my water, because the contractions were coming on strong with no down time in between. I wasn't allowed to be out of bed because of bp issues, so that made it more difficult to manage the contactions. Epi was the best decision.

Vaginal delivery, 6lb 11oz baby, but he was sideways coming out (shoulders perpendicular to where they should have been), 2 1/2 hours of pushing because of it.

sarakiefer · December 2011

I was 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. I was given cervadil for 12 hours and it didn't really do much. We started pitocin and I stop progressing at 3cm. The pitocin was making my contractions come too close together and LO's heart rate kept dropping so I ended up with a c section.

PandaMom06 · December 2011

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? Yes at my last appt I was 2cm, morning of induction I was 3cm 50% effaced.

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen? Nothing needed since I was already dialated.

Was your induction successful [ETA: vaginal]or did you need a C/S? Yes it was successful. Pitocin started at 6:20am and had DS at 4:46pm. 9lbs 4oz 20 3/4 inches! At first I was progressing quickly, OB thought we would have him around lunch time. However, after the EPI things slowed down a little. They said that is normal with the epi.

elledizzy · December 2011

2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced.

They inserted a foley bulb which broke my water. After 20+ hours of labor, ended in c-section because baby would NOT fully engage, and his heart rate was dropping with each contraction.

22 1/4 inches 8 lbs 14 oz

Blondie3328 · December 2011

I was 4 cm dilated and 50% effaced when I was induced. I was given Cervadil overnight, didn't do much. Pitocin was given as well. I was in labor about 15 hours before I got to 9cm and did some practice pushes, with each contraction the baby's HR was dropping so I ended up having a C-section.

Rosie24 · December 2011

I was about 1 cm dialated and 50% effaced. After about 12hrs hours ot Pitocin I was only at 4cm. Dr. had to stop Pitocin due to close contractions and potential cord interference. I ended up needing a C-Sec.

georgia3 · December 2011

I was 40 wks 2 days and 2 cm dilated. Didn't need cervadil, just pitocin. Contractions started without problems and were pretty manageable. Got epidural about 5 hrs into labor and delivered vaginally about 6 hours after that to a beautiful 9 # baby boy!

ladykatie81 · December 2011

I was 1 cm, 50% effaced. They gave me 3 rounds of Cervadil (3 hours apart). Those did nothing. She inserted a Foley bulb and that dilated me to 3 or 4 cm after about 10 hours. Then they started me on low doses of Pitocin and gradually inceased it. After 7 hours of contractions, I got my epidural (best decison ever). I delivered vaginally 3 hours later. Only had to push for 10 minutes! (My induction lasted a total of 32 hours...)

NYGirl02 · December 2011

beka0404:

At 41+ weeks, I'm starting to get panicky about the induction process (Googling Cervidil was a really stupid idea). If you were induced, would you mind taking my super non-scientific survey? Thanks!

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? At my 41 week appt I was 2cm, 50% effaced according to one doctor....but another doctor said I was more like a "snug" 2 and 30% effaced.

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen? I had a round of cervidil, then a round of pitocin, and another round of cervidil all with no changes at 41 weeks. I decided to go home and try induction again at 42 weeks, recieved another round of cervidil......after that I was 2-3cm dilated and about 50% effaced.....80% effaced if you ask a really optimistic doctor. I found those measurements to be highly subjective and tend to believe the lower estimates are more accurate.

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S? I had a vaginal delivery at exactly 42 weeks.

Jessie888 · December 2011

I was 2cm and 70%. They broke my water and after 2 hours started a very small drip of pitocin(which stayed that way because I asked). I Iae a successful vaginal birth without pain medication. The end was scary because her shoulder was stuck and they had to use.a vacuum. THE cord was also around her neck. She made out just fine, but it was scary!

MessyMommy · December 2011

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? **I was 1-2cm and 75% effaced the night I went in for induction** Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen?**because my cervix felt ripe and I had thinned since my OB appt a week earlier we skipped the Cervadil and went right to Pitocin** Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S? **Yes extremely successful, they ended up having to use forceps but it was not induction related** NOTE: I was SO SO SO nervous and was so happy about how smooth the whole process was. Good luck!!!

emd2887 · December 2011

I was 5cm and 90% effaced when I went in for my induction. Because of that, I didn't need any cervical ripeners. I had a vaginal delivery after about 6.5 hours of labor.

Good luck!

lovemypups1 · December 2011

I got cervidil, a foley bulb, then pitocin. The whole process took 44 hours with 3 of them pushing. Vaginal delivery with no tears or stitches and baby was 8lb4oz. I was 2cm and 50% when I got there.

kylayton · December 2011

I was closed and hard! I was given Cytotek which softened things up. I dilated to a 1 after Pitocen started. I went from a 1-10 in 1.5 hours after I was given the epidural.

getnmarried910 · December 2011

I was induced with three of my four.

I was dilated about 1/2 cm, if that with my first. I was 3cm with my third, and 2cm with my fourth (second child came on his own before his induction date).

I had cervidil only with my first. It got me to 3cm overnight.

All three of my inductions were successful, and good experiences as far as labor goes. My last one was more difficult, but not due to the induction, but because he was sunnyside up.

Mike&Care · December 2011

I wasnt induced with this one, but was with my first two.

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? yes, 2-3cm for both and effaced

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen? Was never given cervadil, went straight to pitocin

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S? Both were successful vaginal deliveries

UAbride31007 · December 2011

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction?

Fingertip dilated 20% effaced

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen?

Cervadil (2 rounds over 24 hrs) and I dilated to 3-4 cm and 70-80% effaced

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S?

Ended up with a c/s due to LO being transverse and stuck in the birth canal

alkinney · December 2011

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? NO. I HAD A MEDICAL INDUCTION AT 39 WEEKS.

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen? NO, SHE USED A COOK'S BALLOON AND CYTOTEC TO RIPEN MY CERVIX. I HAD TO TAKE THE BALLOON OUT AFTER 2 HOURS B/C OF THE PAIN (MADE ME PUKE IT HURT SO BAD), BUT KEPT IN CYTOTEC FOR 8 HOURS. I DILATED TO 2 CM ONLY, 80 PERCENT EFACED. PITOCIN DID NOTHING, THEN REDID THE BALLOON WITH EPIDURAL, AND ONLY GOT TO 4 CM.

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S? AFTER 36 HOURS OF TRYING TO INDUCE LABOR, I HAD A C/S B/C SHE WAS NOT DROPPING AND LABOR WAS NOT STARTING. TURNS OUT SHE WAS SUNNY SIDE UP AND WOULDN'T DROP. ALSO, MY PELVIS WAS NARROW (SURPRISED BY THAT!) AND SHE WAS PRETTY BIG.

MesmrEwe · December 2011

Were you dilated and/or effaced prior to induction? Nada - I was high/tight/closed/head still swimming and not engaged at all.... Both times

Were you given Cervidil/prostglandins? If so, did your cervix ripen? Yep - I'm very glad though with the second that I was able to start the night before so I could rest during the easy part of L&D instead of starting in the morning and being hooked up to monitors all night instead of necessarily being hooked up to them all day long...

Was your induction successful (ETA: vaginal) or did you need a C/S? Both times were vaginal deliveries. The second was far easier than the first because I let my body's instincts take over for what it needed in allowing the baby to move down. I also only pushed for 10 minutes from a "0" position because LO was having very slight dips in his heart rate after each contraction..

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