Being transferred to hospital... and they want to induce tonight

[shantiani]

OMG, I am freaked out and so sad and scared. What if she's not ready to come out yet? It seems like such an overreaction to induce. I have no symptoms, baby is moving and active, I'm barely above the pre-e threshold. Will I be able to breast feed right away if they induce artificially? Will my body know how to turn the milk on? At 36 wks, will they take her away from me and put her in nicu? I want her with me and dh, not in a machine! I know she's ok right now, and i just want to wait until she is ready to come out.
Going to hospital to meet doctor at 7 tonight. Cross all of your fingers that we can wait just a while longer.

[lastrid]

I wouldn't let them induce me that early unless it were an emergency situation. The likelihood of something going wrong and ending up with a c-section is incredibly high. Why are you meeting with the doc? To discuss your options? Don't let them force or scare you into being induced tonight. Make sure you have enough time to review ALL of the available options (not just the ones they decide to give you) and make a truly informed decision.

[Unconventional1]

Originally Posted by lastrid

I wouldn't let them induce me that early unless it were an emergency situation. The likelihood of something going wrong and ending up with a c-section is incredibly high. Why are you meeting with the doc? To discuss your options? Don't let them force or scare you into being induced tonight. Make sure you have enough time to review ALL of the available options (not just the ones they decide to give you) and make a truly informed decision.

I see this is your first after losses, so this must be sooo scary for you- but do not let them bully you into anything- especially if you know in your heart it is wrong- if you are barely above the threshold, then I do not see why they would have to do it immediately. Let us know how it goes...

[DoulaAlicia]

Pre-E can be serious. I'm not a doctor so I cannot give medical advice. But I can say that I see docs induce women ALL the time for very mild problems and some for no problems at all. You say you are borderline. Do you have protein in your urine?

You do need to do your research on this one and decide what is best for you. Honestly the doc will usually suggest induction based on the fact that THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IT CAUSES ANY HARM so keep that in mind. All the stuff you've been reading, they hardly believe word of it. So in their opinions better safe than sorry, why not induce for suspected Pre-E?

You need to be very assertive and tell them you have strong beliefs in a natural process for your baby because you believe that is what is most healthy for Mom and baby. You are willing to bring baby out sooner only if there is a true medical issue and not one the "might" be a medical issue in the future.....

You can suggest you stay in hospital for a period of time and let them monitor your condition vs. induction tonight.

All in all babies are usually healthy at 36 weeks. I've seen a couple have to go to NICU for a week (and have tons of nursing trouble) and I've seen several that were just as healthy as any full term baby. So it is hard to say what stage of development your baby is in at this moment. Certainly there is a risk that you will be separated. Waiting even one more week can really change things. From 36 to 37 weeks things seem to really improve.

Also I would say that induction is stressful on a 36 weeker. The babies that I see coming out more stressed looking is the ones who have been on pitocin. Babies born by non-induced labor seem to be a bit more ready at 36 weeks.

In the end all will be ok if you are confident that whatever decision you make is the one you are comfortable with. And usually this requires a little bit of research aside from asking the doc questions.

[aprilgurlie]

Just *hugs* and good thoughts your way. Remember, it's YOUR body!!!

[Dena]

I like Alicia's approach.

I hope that you have a positive experience and don't get bullied into anything.

[artgoddess]

: Best of luck and thinking good thoughts for you and your little one tonight.

[nikirj]

I know why they take this so seriously, and it's true that it needs to be taken seriously, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get to ask all the questions you want and demand information before they do ANYTHING.

At 36w they won't take your baby to the NICU automatically. Most of the Seattle-area hospitals are really good about keeping babies in-room (even those that aren't so great about wanting to "evaluate" across the room).

I hope everything goes well tonight and you get both the answers and the level of treatment that you need.

[GreenTeaGinger61]

I think that Alicia and Niki are giving sound advice. PreE is serious stuff but you have a right to answers.

And I've BTDT with 36 weekers. All of mine were born at 36 weeks. One was due to PreE but no induction and another was induced. None of them needed to be in NICU! And they nursed fine and my milk had no trouble coming in. I know it's individual but I hope it helps to have a BTDT.

Hugs and thinking of you tonight.

[daisymomma]

I haven't had pre-e but I am facing a possible early delivery due to preterm labor so I understand.All I can say is I am praying for you and hang in there and remember you have an opinion in your care and you have the ability to use that opinion.

[Peace+Hope]

oh shanti, !!!

i hope you were able to see the awesome responses here and gather strength and advice!

thinking of you and your sweet baby!

[ann_of_loxley]

I hope all goes well for you hun. I don't know how they do it there in the USA - but I know here that homebirth (for example) is all perfectly fine and a go-go once you hit 36 weeks.
Praying for you and your little baby

[veryerin]

A girl at 36 weeks has a good chance of not needing NICU time. Your boob will work, don't worry! Best of luck, sorry it hasn't gone how you hoped.

[finn'smama]

Thinking of you Shanti!

[Oztok5]

I'm thinking about you and your little one!

[Carita]

((hugs)) induction doesn't mean failure if that is what you and your baby need. I had to have an induction with DS and he was a vaginal birth and was the fattest BFed baby!

ITA that you should ask questions and research so that you will know you made the best choices for your child.

t&p your way!

[Carley]

I've been wondering about you mama!!!! Sending you all my prayers today.

I'm right up the street from you! I can drop off some food for your household right on your doorstep! Just send me a pm & meals will arrive at your door!

[artemis33]

: thinking of you and hoping everything is going well.

[Ashes]

Thinking about you. The most important thing is that both you and baby are healthy.

[Realrellim]

Shanti--hope it is going well. I doubt they will want to take her "automatically" to the nursery or NICU because of the 36 weeks issue. My DD was just born at about 36-1/2 and she's been with us the entire time.