FTM facing induction..This is not how I pictured my birth!

prettypiggy · May 2015

I went to the doctor's the day before my due date, and they started talking induction. I have been 70% effaced and 1 cm for several weeks. Baby is in position 0. I know that I have a few more days, but I am scared about getting induced due to horror stories about the pain and increased need for medical intervention. I have stayed active this entire pregnancy in effort to avoid induction and think my due date is pretty accurate based on LMP/ovulation.

I had a vision of being able to handle the pain and letting my body do what it was naturally designed to and induction does not seem consistent with this. I think it's my expectations which are upsetting me more than anything else. They did not give me a lot of information at the doctor, and I have another appointment in a few days. They did not offer a membrane sweep which is something they do at my practice. I was hoping they offered the induction because they think my chances of a vaginal delivery are good. My practice routinely induced patients that are a week or more overdue, which does bother me. I just don't want to end up with a painful induction and emergency c-section. I wish I could wait a few more days, but don't want to put the baby in increased risk.

keitlin415 · May 2015

Inductions can also be very successful! I was induced with my first and had an amazing experience with a vaginal delivery. With my second, I went into labor myself the day before my scheduled induction. Basically the only difference was that when I went into labor myself, I labored at home (and church, the grocery store, and cheesecake factory, lol... I was in denial). It will not affect the health of the baby to induce vs. if you went into labor naturally. If you want to get a membrane sweep, just ask. And ask how long they will let you go before an induction is necessary. Being in there too long is dangerous, too. It sounds like you have had a healthy pregnancy and have a healthy baby, so just try to look forward to getting to meet your little one soon!

nolababybaby · May 2015

Don't worry yet. You should be allowed to go to at least 41 weeks before induction talk, after which they should offer you non-stress tests before any actual induction.
I had a membrane sweep at 41 weeks and went into labor 8 hours later. Ask for what you want and don't let anyone pressure you into anything that makes you uncomfortable

ditzy007 · May 2015

I begin an induction starting with a Foley bulb tomorrow and pitocin Tuesday morning. I am absolutely terrified but if it's time for this baby to get out I trust the doctors. I'll be 41+4. I keep telling myself it's great to know that Tuesday we will finally be meeting our little girl!

mnbando · May 2015

I went into labor naturally with my first, but had to be induced with my second. I was able to both without any pain medication. I didn't notice any difference in the contractions between the two labors. Everybody has a different experience, but not all inductions make the pain worse. Good luck!

danibonello · May 2015

I ended up being induced at 37+4 due to random, sudden hypertension and worry of preeclampsia. It was obviously not what I had planned or wanted, as until then my pregnancy had been awesomely smooth. I labored on pitocin for 22 hours and ended up with a cesarean since my cervix wouldn't dilate past 9+. I suppose you could say that mine was a "worst case scenario" as far as interventions.... and when I really dwell on it, it's a bit of a bummer... but the WAY more important thing is that my sweet pea is here and healthy. It will all be okay no matter what... just try to focus on the end goal!

sarahm+jnyay · May 2015

I was induced at 41w 5d. I was 1cm and only 1/3 the way effaced when I went to the hospital. Was started on cyotec and by my second dose I was laboring on my own. They didn't put me on pitocin til 6cm when I had my spinal. My entire labor was 27 hours. My dr was very impressed with my progress that I made. I also stayed very active. Was walking 4 miles 3 times a week at 41 weeks pregnant. I was so ready to not be pregnant I was practically giddy when I started having contractions

meeky2006 · June 2015

I had an induction 4 days ago and it went smoothly. It was an easier labor than my first one. Just trust that your doctors know whats best for you. Medicine worked out ok

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ashtownyeah · June 2015

I had an induction last week. I was 3cm dialated and 70% effaced. Was put on lowest dose of pitocin on Tuesday night at 11pm, has my water broken at 7-' on Wednesday morning, and my sweet baby boy was born without any pain meds at 10:57am. It was an extremely fast labor! I completely understand how you feel about not having the birth experience you imagined. It was an adjustment, but in the end I had my baby and he was healthy and that was all that mattered. Speak up for what you want, including the membrane sweep (I had 2 prior to my induction) and be sure to advocate for yourself during your delivery. Good luck!

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