It's my due date!! I've never been here before. I know at my next apt, the OB will start talking about induction. So I need to be informed and as well-read as possible on this whole thing.
What are appropriate, sound, logical medical reasons for induction? I can think of PIH or other high blood pressure related issues, but nothing else. I'm sure there IS more though, and what's a typical way to ensure that Baby and Mama really ARE healthy as they wait (im)patiently for labor to progress on it's own?
I'm walking a fine line in my head between knowing my baby is ok with no reason to pursue medical intervention and knowing that I don't know everything, and I don't want to be stubborn and miss something important. I'm having serious trouble judging baby movement anymore, b/c he's so large and so out of room, that's one of my major concerns.
What are appropriate, sound, logical medical reasons for induction? I can think of PIH or other high blood pressure related issues, but nothing else. I'm sure there IS more though, and what's a typical way to ensure that Baby and Mama really ARE healthy as they wait (im)patiently for labor to progress on it's own?
I'm walking a fine line in my head between knowing my baby is ok with no reason to pursue medical intervention and knowing that I don't know everything, and I don't want to be stubborn and miss something important. I'm having serious trouble judging baby movement anymore, b/c he's so large and so out of room, that's one of my major concerns.
