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OB suggested induction at 39 weeks...

kak808kak808 member
in February 2014 Moms
I've had horrendous swelling this pregnancy that's just continued to get worse and worse. It's to the point now where my legs up to my thighs turn purple if I'm not wearing support stockings AND have my feet up. My dr doesn't know why this is happening, but hasn't been too concerned other than the fact that it's highly abnormal. Today he suggested potentially inducing at 39 weeks if it continues to get worse. I can't decide if this is reasonable or if that would just be like me saying "I'm uncomfortable; I want an induction." I really *don't* want an induction...but I AM horrendously uncomfortable. Any thoughts?

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  • Rosie137Rosie137 member
    If I were in your shoes, I would trust the Drs opinion.
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  • 1linedrawing1linedrawing member
    Agreed^^

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  • goobermomgoobermom member
    The swelling sounds concerning to me...No side-eye from me for considering an induction!
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  • inluv4life2inluv4life2 member
    I agree w PPs, an induction sounds medically justified in the case.
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  • iwubroryiwubrory member
    I agree as well. I'd have the induction at 39 weeks.

     

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  • Madelyn0713Madelyn0713 member
    I agree with the other posters. Sounds like a legit medical reason for induction to me. Swelling really freaks me out.
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  • kak808kak808 member
    Thanks for the replies!  I have another appointment with my dr on Monday, so we'll discuss it more thoroughly then. 

    innanni: Maybe you're right...I'll have to press him for more details. I've gotten the impression all pregnancy that he's not really concerned by the swelling, just perplexed. It started sometime in 2nd tri and it's just slowly progressed to it's current, ridiculous degree.  And yes, it is MISERABLE. Maybe it does actually concern him now, but if so, he didn't make it clear yesterday.  
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