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karen5karen5 member
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Hi everyone!  I am currently 41 weeks 4 days and went in for a NST today, hoping to get my membranes swept.  I had an internal and was not dilated at all, hence not being able to have a sweep.  I am 60% effaced which is encouraging, but was hoping to have made a little bit of progress being that I am now scheduled to be induced on Friday morning (exactly 42 weeks).  I am hoping this baby decides to make it on his own in the next 2 days but I'm just feeling so discouraged.  The plan is to start w/ a foley tube Friday morning, then move on to Pitocin if all else fails.  I am just upset that I may not be able to labor at home and have a low intervention birth like I had hoped, but I guess it's out of my hands.  Anyone been in a similar situation and have baby miraculously make his way on his own?  Thanks in advance.  
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Re: Need encouragement

  • JackieJarek821JackieJarek821 member
    I'm a FTM, 38wks 6days and I'm sorry to hear you're facing being induced. I know I'd be bummed too! I can't offer any advice but I'll keep you in prayer, that baby makes his way here before Friday!!!
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  • WolFoxWolFox member
    I don't know what you've been trying, but maybe look up natural ways to induce online... having sex, nipple stimulation, etc. I'm not a mom yet, but I know I've seen suggestions on here before about things like that. Good luck with your birth!!!

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  • WolFoxWolFox member
    Look at the "Castor Oil" thread....

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  • JackieJarek821JackieJarek821 member
    oh and I've also heard using a breast pump...
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  • aylafsu88aylafsu88 member
    I know you are stressed and worried about induction.  I would suggest walking, sex, and nipple stimulation to try to get things started on there own.  Many woman on this board have had successful natural births even though they were induced.  You can do it and you will do it.  Try to stay positive, you can do this!
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  • JJ_13JJ_13 member
    edited August 2013

    There was a post a few days ago about people who have been induced but avoided other interventions (like myself) try searching for that. I would also recommend going ahead and getting in all "natural" forms of induction right away - check w your provider, but I tried castor oil, nipple stimulation, spicy food, walking, sex, black cohash, etc. Worth a try!

     

    ETA: acupuncture and chiropractor adjustment can help too; just be sure you're seeing practitioners who are familiar with labor induction methods in these areas.

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  • nicholssquarednicholssquared member
    I was scheduled for an induction with DS1 at 41/6 and we went into spontaneous labor a couple hours before our appointment. Although, I will say that I was dilated 5 and effaced 90% and station 0 the day before, which your situation doesn't seem quite as favorable. BUT dilation/effacement can change rapidly, so don't lose hope yet. I'd pray and rub my nipples if I were you. :)

     

     

     
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