2nd+ time moms......would you induce?

SweetT94 · February 2012

Let me start by saying that i have not been offerred, nor am i considering this.

A friend of mine and i were talking yesterday and she mentioned that her doctor gave her the option of being induced a week or 2 early on her 2nd baby. She ended up being induced about a week and a half early. She said she loved that she did this because it was scheduled and her doctor delivered the baby.

The whole time, i was scratching my head wondering why she would agree to it? BUT, at the same time, maybe i don't have all of the facts?

Would you agree to this if given the option after 38 weeks???

mountainkimi · February 2012

For me, nope. I think the baby comes when its ready. Of course there are always cases where they need to induce early but if there is no medical reason for it, I don't see why anyone would want/or need to do that. They told us this is our birthing class too. Don't do it unless its necessary.

I wasn't induced but I didn't dilate on my own after my water broke. I had to have pitocin. It is evil evil stuff. I only lasted for 2 hours before begging for an epidural. It threw me into hard labor and I'm praying it doesn't happen with #2. It hurt so bad....

Of course this is one of those topics that people will debate, but for me, I would not want to be induced unless it was necessary.....

katmacwv · February 2012

First, I don't know why anyone would induce or have a c-section before 39 weeks unless there was a medical reason to support it. Second, most (not all) women I know who were induced with their first pregnancy ended up with a c-section because their bodies weren't ready for delivery. I had a c-section after my water broke 11 days before my due date (due to DD's size), but I wouldn't just randomly decide to be induced around 38 weeks.

Sawyerplus1 · February 2012

NOT. AT. ALL.

Mind you, I'm really big into med-free, intervention free births, and I'd do everything I could to avoid an induction, even past my EDD. I trust the babys readiness and my bodys natural ability to know when I'm ready for labor, and the 'convenience' of knowing my induction date would not be worth it for me.

nikkks84 · February 2012

my friend got induced at 39 weeks coz her doctor was going on vacation... i felt that a little weird though ... i prefer not to judge though .. evryone makes their own choices..

doxgirl · February 2012

No way. I had to be induced at 40 weeks because I had GD and likely will be induced with this one as well for GD. I want LO to be able to bake as long as possible. Also the induction will be much is easier if your body is closer to being ready for delivery. I had a good experience with my induction, but there is no way that I would choose to have one.

SummerMama12 · February 2012

No, the end of pregnancy truly, truly sucks comfort-wise, but I'd like to avoid Pitocin if at all possible.

allisonmarie22 · February 2012

I am a FTM, but there is no way I'm allowing myself to be induced unless I am given hard evidence that it's 100% necessary for mine or my babies well being.

If my doctor randomly asked me if I wanted an induction I would be so disappointed I would probably look at switching doctors. My babies will come on their own schedule, not a doctor's and if that means my OB has to get up at 4am to come deliver them then oh well. That's why he makes the big bucks.

PrimReaper · February 2012

Never. There is no need to induce a healthy pregnancy. Those last few weeks are crucial to baby's development.

I was induced with my last over a week past her due date. I, unfortunately, was one of the very few who experience serious complications with induction. I developed a uterine constriction ring that prevented baby from decending even though I was fully dialated. You know something's wrong when the resident doctor is calling your dialation "9cm, no, 6cm, no 10cm".

Mt2G1012 · February 2012

Never ever for any reason that wasn't medical. I hated that I had to be induced at 38 weeks 3 days last time due to pre e but of course did it because it was for the health of my child and myself. Thankfully, it looks like I'm not getting pre e this time. I hope that there is no medical reason it is needed. Being uncomfortable or the doc saying baby is too big (which are estimates and can be WAY off) are never reasons for me. However, not my business or problem what others do!

duckiegrl · February 2012

I've been induced twice but I am a firm believer in your baby will let you know when he/she is ready to come. The first time, I was induced at 39 weeks due to risk of pre-E. I was offered an induction the 2nd time around but my doctor said he only offered it because my first one went so well and without complications especially since I did it with no pain meds. I said I'd wait it out and try to go into labor naturally. That didn't happen. I was induced at 41 weeks, 3 days because baby was just getting too big and running out of room and I wasn't even dilated nor have I had any BH contractions. For this baby, we're going to wait and see what happens and if he/she is late, we'll probably induce again.

Lots of people agree to inductions or C-sections early because it's convenient for them and no other reason. Don't you know it's trendy to have your delivery scheduled?

SugarhillHnA · February 2012

No, unless there was a valid medical reason and it was to save mother or baby.

sam19 · February 2012

I would never, ever, ever agree to be induced unless absolutely, 100% necessary. Inductions suck.

venussapphire · February 2012

unless it is absolutely medically necessary...then not a chance.

hollyg1920 · February 2012

hell to the no

I was induced with DD because I was bleeding for 2 days (more than normal bloody show) and although from start of pit to delivery was only 5ish hours I had to ask for stadol because the contractions were horrible (and I had DS med free) I will mention I had horrible scar tissue on my cervix from several cryo's but it still sucked

Is it nice to know when the baby is coming and be able to plan for your other kids....yes....but IMO it is not worth the pit, monitoring, stuck in bed, possible complications

It also does not matter who the OB is...they only show up at the end to catch...the nurse is the one who checks you, ups the pit, etc so you want a good nurse...when you are crowning you could care less who is going to 'catch' baby

i would only induce if there was medical NEED not for convenience

MrsL1022 · February 2012

I was induced at 40w2d and I would not do that again, the baby was not ready then so I would not let them induce at 38w. The only way I would is if there were a medical reason and I was going to have to deliver at that time for health reasons. The only reason I'd induce at that point would be in an attempt to avoid a c/s.

butterfly1979 · February 2012

Absolutely not!! I had to be induced with my daughter due to high blood pressure and I am praying that I don't have to go through that again. It was such an uncomfortable process. First I had to get a pill to help ripen my cervix which didn't work, and then I had to get a Foley catheter which was by far one of the absolute worst experiences of my life. Pitocin contractions are evil and I ended up getting an epidural because I couldn't take them anymore.

I would give anything to go into labor on my own this time. My blood pressure is good so far and it looks like that may happen. I will never understand why someone would want to go through that by choice. No thanks!

Daisy22 · February 2012

My OB's office will not induce until 39wks and ONLY if you are 3cm dialated. Doesn't matter if it's your 1st, 2nd or 6th baby. It's also my hospital's policy that no one can be induced or have a c/s before 39wks unless htere is a medical reason for it.

Josie22 · February 2012

I do not understand elective induction. Unless there's a medical need, my baby will stay in and cook.

I do know someone who has a dead-end date that she will be induced. It is before her due date. But knowing what I know about her situation, I think it's very appropriate. I don't think she could physically make it to her due date.

LMBESQ · February 2012

Nope. I had an insanely long induction with my daughter (due to medical necessity) and had really bad hemorrhaging after 27 hours of pitocin. I'll only do that again if I have to.

MrsColvin · February 2012

I have a dead end date due to medical things. It is at 39 weeks. If i havent had baby by then my OB will induce. I have severe back damage in my L4, L5 and S1 discs so my OB does not want a 7lb baby sitting on those discs for a prolonged period of time. I had DS 3 days before my scheduled induction and by then I was barely walking due to the pain. If it werent for that injury and knowing how bad it hurts i would not go for an induction. However im hoping she is as cooperative as her brother and comes before that end date. I also have a history of early dilation. By 37 weeks with DS i was at a 4. in my first pregnancy i delivered extremely early due to spontaneous rupture at 35 weeks but when i went in for my 34 week appt i was already at a 3. My OB says if we have to induce if im already dilated some then it wont be as bad but i still would prefer not to do it.

rockstarrmama · February 2012

I've been induced twice. The 1st was on my due date. The 2nd was at 38 weeks and the baby was already 9lbs and Dr thought it would be best. I also live 1 hour from the hospital and I'm thinking of having the 3rd induced as well. Everyone is different and you shouldn't judge unless you know all the facts.

CaitlinJ22 · February 2012

Nope, not without a major reason.

Baby comes when s/he comes. Plus I am going natural this time. I went on my own both times but went in too early and got Pit and an epi . This time, no thank you.

I think scheduling births is crazy if its just for your convenience.

LiLTexan09 · February 2012

I was induced with my first baby at 39w5d, just because. There was no medical reason for it. Even though I was pretty close to 40w, I still wish I had just let him come naturally.

I WON'T be having an induction with this baby...unless it's a medical necessity of course. I'd rather avoid Pitocin if I can!!! It was NOT pleasant!

Nicolet3825 · February 2012

I was induced with both boys at 40 weeks 3 days. There was no medical reason. I would not let them induce me 2 weeks early without a medical reason. I had a rough labor with DS1. It was the cervadil that made it so rough. My second delivery was much easier. I never had a problem with the pitocin. I had an epidural with both this was my plan. I plan on having an epidural again.

emberlee3 · February 2012

No. Unless there was a medical reason.

LottaLattes · February 2012

If she had a history of complicated/fast labor or big babies, sure. I'd personally wait until 42 weeks otherwise if she could. I was induced at 39 weeks because basically the OB didn't want to be disturbed. Determined to wait, I finally asked to be induced for my second son as my father was leaving town and I needed him to watch my first son, but that wasn't until 41 weeks. This time I will be by 38 weeks, which is standard for twins with my OB office (plus I have a history of VERY fast labor, so it is safer). Otherwise, it won't hurt anything irrevocably but it's usually better to let them brew a little longer, imo.

joleine · February 2012

Nope! We've already chosen an "eviction date" and that's not until I'm 10 days over.. Because really, at that point.. I'll be DONE and it IS baby #2, which typically come quicker than #1.. and #1 was only 2 days late

SuperThat1006 · February 2012

I would only induce if there were a clear medical reason.

The most lax example, if the baby were measuring gigantic to the point that error either way would still make it safe for delivery. Because, even if baby is estimated at 8 lbs on u/s, it can be off by a pound or more, which can obviously be dangerous to deliver.

colonialbride · February 2012

I went into natural labor with my first, but the progress was so slow that they gave me pitocin to speed it up...did not work. After being in labor for over 24 hours I ended up having a C-section. Now I can't be induced, so I guess the question is answered for me, but if I could choose, I'd probably do my best to wait until it happened naturally.

jess9802 · February 2012

I'm a FTM, but I'd consider it, and here's why.

People say that babies know when to come. That may be true in the vast majority of cases. But it's not universally, 100% true. Both my mother and her sister lost their first pregnancies to stillbirths at 42+ weeks. My sister died at 43 weeks gestational age. With her next two pregnancies, my mom was induced - with me at 37 weeks (7lbs 3 oz) and with my brother at 38 weeks (8lbs 6 oz). There was no clear medical indication either time that she needed to be induced - no spiking blood pressure or signs of fetal distress. Just a medical history that involved a very tragic and totally unnecessary death. Now, I have no idea what medication was used to induce her labor each time, but she didn't need a C-section with either me or my brother.

I discussed inductions with my OB at my first appointment, especially in light of my mom's and my aunt's experiences. In addition to an OB practice, he runs clinical trials, and he was telling me about an ongoing trial involving inductions. His comment was that they don't know why women go into labor when they do, and there may be a genetic factor involved.Some women just do not go into labor naturally before 42 weeks, and that is when the stillbirth risk rises dramatically. Anecdotally, he shared that one patient in the trial never went into labor naturally and had to be induced, at which point her mother remarked that the same thing had happened to her in each of her pregnancies 30 years earlier.

For me there will be a certain comfort in knowing that my baby is here and healthy as opposed to the anxiety I will probably face if my due date approaches and passes and nothing happens. No, I don't want an induction that leads to a C-section, but neither do I want to lose this baby, and in balancing those two risks, I'd opt for the induction, even at 38 or 39 weeks.

joleine · February 2012

ChrissieW3:
I would only induce if there were a clear medical reason.
The most lax example, if the baby were measuring gigantic to the point that error either way would still make it safe for delivery. Because, even if baby is estimated at 8 lbs on u/s, it can be off by a pound or more, which can obviously be dangerous to deliver.

a 9 lb baby being dangerous to deliver? Since when? My first baby was 9lbs 2oz and 22inches and she delivered just fine. My friend had 2 9lb+ babies (her last was 9lbs 14oz) naturally with no issues..

Unless you're like 5 feet tall and weight 100 lbs, a 9 lb baby isn't dangerous to deliver

I also would personally never trust the weight on an ultrasound. My friend was told she should induce early because her baby was measuring about 10 lbs.. He was 6lbs 5oz, but 21.5 inches .. So he was really long, not really heavy!

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