Inducing

Re: Inducing

• jesscmv member

  May 2015 edited May 2015

  Good question for your doctor

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• katyertl member

  May 2015

  No idea. Your doctor would know better then us I think
  

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• mrs_massie member

  May 2015

  The Dr.s have been telling me that my baby is measuring in the 97th percentile since I was 20 weeks.  At my 32 week ultrasound to check his growth he was already 5.6 lbs.  She said if he remains growing at that rate he would definitely be more than 8lbs 12 ounces at birth. We asked if they would induce me early because of that and she said absolutely not because size does not reflect maturity of organs or development.  But, you should always ask your Dr. they are all different.

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• jesscmv member

  May 2015

  Another thing to keep in mind is that ultrasounds are not always accurate. My doctor said they can easily be up to 2 pounds off.

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• cmcards83 member

  May 2015 edited May 2015

  Here is a good link to help you navigate your decision. You can always say no as it's your birth and your baby. 

  
  

  I'm an advocate for informed decisions. Good luck to you. 

  
  

  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/
  

  
  

  Edited to add additional link: https://avivaromm.com/labor-induction-choosing-whats-best-for-you-and-your-baby-and-the-low-down-on-natural-approaches-part-1

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• niknak1208 member

  May 2015

  Just because they induce on the 25th doesn't mean you'll deliver on the 25th. I was induced with my 2nd child and had her two days later

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• jansenlb member

  May 2015

  My doctor will not induce me a day before 39 weeks even though my last baby was a 39-weeker and over 9 pounds. :-/ He's guessing this one will be 10 pounds at 39 weeks. Ugh. I want her to be safe and healthy but I also don't want to rip in half! Lol.

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• CurlyMom78 member

  May 2015

  At my appointment last Friday, my doctor asked if we would consider an induction at 39 weeks, mainly because of my age (I'm 36) and that I have GD.  She definatley does not want me going past my due date, of June 9th. We are actually considering it, if she will do it on the date that we want, mostly for convenience sake for work for myself & DH, being able to easily drop off our dog at my parents house, so we can just leave the house in ease and stress free. 

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• rpazzaam member

  May 2015

  Those weights are just estimates, of your goal is to have a healthy baby then focus more on organ development than weight or birthdays. Inducing before you are ready can cause a lot of distress to the baby if estimates are off. Please make an informed educated decision based on facts and babies health not personal preference.

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• delujm0 member

  May 2015

  CurlyMom78 said:

  At my appointment last Friday, my doctor asked if we would consider an induction at 39 weeks, mainly because of my age (I'm 36) and that I have GD.  She definatley does not want me going past my due date, of June 9th. We are actually considering it, if she will do it on the date that we want, mostly for convenience sake for work for myself & DH, being able to easily drop off our dog at my parents house, so we can just leave the house in ease and stress free. 

  If you're medicated for GD that makes sense...my friend was induced at 39 weeks with GD because it's advisable to reduce the baby's exposure to the medication when it can be safely delivered. Mom and baby did great. Labor was 13 hours from induction to birth and baby was 6 lbs 12oz.

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• ChrisLipstick member

  May 2015

  I was induced with my first because of high blood pressure. I was induced at 9 am on the 4th and LO arrived at 6pm on the 5th. Induction can be a long process which uses chemical to simulate a natural process. Baby is more likely to get stressed with an induction. I would really only do it again if absolutely medically necessary.
  
  It is also worth asking the doctor if your body is favorable for an induction. If you haven't starred dilating or effacing, induction will be longer and less likely to be successful.

   
  

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