Questions to ask doctor(s) before induction
I'm scheduled to be induced at 39 weeks due to GD and I have my final appointment (unless there are complications or my blood sugar numbers go bonkers) tomorrow with my MFM then with my Ob. What questions should I be prepared to ask? This is what I have so far:
- Can I eat that morning? If so, do I follow GD diet?
- Will I be on glucose or insulin drip during labor/delivery?
- Do I continue to test as usual during labor/delivery?
- Do I test my sugars after delivery and if so when/for how long, etc.
- Can I get the whooping cough vaccine at the hospital? DH?
- What entrance do I use (the one I usually go in opens at 5am and that's what time I'm supposed to be there but not sure if I go in there or not? And where to park is included in this as well).
What other questions would you ask or would you think is important? Thanks so much!
Re: Questions to ask doctor(s) before induction
I am also being induced for GD. Have you already discussed the type of induction with them? If not, that's what I'd ask about. I don't know about your cervix but mine is 0cm dilated so my questions would also focus on that since I've heard pitocin with an unfavorable cervix is a recipe for a c/s.
-Will you take steps to get my cervix more favorable before starting full induction (ex. cervadil the night before pitocin)?
-What would be the plan if the cervix-ripeners fail? Would I have the option to postpone the induction and attempt other cervix ripening techinques.
-Is there a timeframe in which you consider the induction to be a "failed" induction? What steps do you take then?
DD #1: 2012; MMC: 2014; DD #2: 2015; It's a boy! 3/31/2018
Do you have questions about the actual induction?
-Will they start ripening your cervix using a foley bulb or cervadil before pitocin?
-What are your pain med options at what points during dilation?
-Will they/when will they break your water?
-When do they start considering c-section and is there anything you can personally do to avoid it?
I was induced with DD and am considering if for this one, so these are some things I've learned to ask from my first experience. GL!!!
DD #1: 2012; MMC: 2014; DD #2: 2015; It's a boy! 3/31/2018
She said she will be willing to sweep my membranes at tomorrow's appointment if she can reach them since I've been having so many contractions already. I'm HOPING I have more dilation, even if it's a 1/2 cm I hope I have some more progress. I feel like I'm having more pressure than last week so I hope that's a good thing.
Yes, and I would ask if they would consider a ripening technique, too, even though you're already progressing slightly. I'm 2cm and 75% and my OB is still saying she wants me to come in the night before.
not trying to hijack your thread, but quick ? for you mintea; I'm in the exact same position as you; what are they doing to "ripen" you? I'm 2cm and 70% effaced, although I still have over a week til the induction. TIA.
DD #1: 2012; MMC: 2014; DD #2: 2015; It's a boy! 3/31/2018