Happily Being Induced - Page 2

[Georgetown HB Mom]

Last year I attended a homebirth of a baby that weighed in at 13.5lbs and was 23 inches long with a 15.5 head. Labor was only 2 hours and she pushed that baby out in about 10 minutes. Mom and baby were perfectly healthy, no GD, no bad eating habits, just a big baby. Can you imagine how horrified a hospital would have been and all the interventions that mom and baby would have gotten if she had gone to an OB?

Lisa

[S.T.B.MRSJ]

I appreciate all the feedback, even judgement of my decision. But, again, this is a decision we have made and are at peace with. I have researched everything about Pitocin and have watched the "Business of Being Born" about 10 times. I could just as well find argument to not have babies at home, due to complications that could arrive, but again, I am not the one to judge anybody else on their decisions or pressure my opinions on them to change their minds. I think that a positive attitude and being at peace with a decision, regardless of what it is, is what is important.

[trimestersdoula]

DDCC

I just wanted to give you some plain and simple support.

Every woman and her partner has to make decisions regarding themselves and their baby. These can sometimes be difficult decisions but they are yours and yours alone to make. Just because someone's idea of birth vastly differs from anothers idea of birth does not give anyone the right to judge or really even question.

I want to wish you the best with the birth of your baby and I look forward to reading your birth story.

I know all about making decisions others won't agree with but we need to do what we think is best.

[kittywitty]

Originally Posted by S.T.B.MRSJ

I appreciate all the feedback, even judgement of my decision. But, again, this is a decision we have made and are at peace with. I have researched everything about Pitocin and have watched the "Business of Being Born" about 10 times. I could just as well find argument to not have babies at home, due to complications that could arrive, but again, I am not the one to judge anybody else on their decisions or pressure my opinions on them to change their minds. I think that a positive attitude and being at peace with a decision, regardless of what it is, is what is important.

I just wanted to say that no one is trying to attack. Many of us on here I know have had induction complications that we wish we could go back and change...if only someone had told us the facts. We just care, so we're sharing our knowledge. I don't see judgement, just care.

[aprilgurlie]

Sending you good vibes! I hope everything goes great and enjoy your little one!!!!

[Amandamanda]

is there an update for us? getting worried...

eta: duh, just realized someone posted a thread on this. oops.

[redsoxdoula]

Hi.

Wanna say how nice it is to hear the support for this mama.

And on the other hand, I am highly discouraged reading the JUDGEMENT calls, as this mama has clearly requested to be withheld.

I'm currently pregnant with our third child (boy). Our second came with true, really freakin' scary shoulder dyc. His colar bone was not broken, but with the strained nerves, our newborn could not move his arm for 1 week. And yes, my 'linebacker' was large at 10 lbs. 12 oz.

I realize everyone is saying size does not 'necessarily' play a role...however, SD is a doc's/midwife's worst nightmare & size is something to consider. And as a doula, watching a SD happen with a privious client was a huge reality check for me.

My 'due date' was Aprile 25th (waiting patiently!) ...and because of my past SD, a ultrasound was ordered...and yes, he's measuring big. Am I concerned? Of course, I'm a mother and I want a gentle birth for both my baby and myself.

It's been my observation that my doctor is fully supportive with my decision-making: she has offered a cesarean (which for me personally, is a thank you, but no thank you), she has offered an induction, but has said she will not induced until my bishop score goes up. But most importanly for me, my doctor wants me to have spontaneous labor, because she feels laboring & pushing out a large baby will be faster and more beneficial for both myself and baby. She feels inducing will be a harder task when a large baby is a factor. Besides, she's made it clear ACOG doesn't even make it an option. Hopefully, my "little guy" will decide to come out soon...sooner than later, please!!!

Mama, if you feel you have discussed all options, AND feel at peace, then do what you need to do, especially, if you have had prior SD and large babies. I think all the information is out there...you just need to make the right decision for YOURSELF AND YOUR BABY.

Feeling at peace and happy with your decision alone, can help aid you labor and birth. Empower yourself with knowledge and with support.

Happy Birthing!

[redsoxdoula]

I'm so embarrassed for all the spelling mistakes...sorry.