Induction on Oct 11th - Page 2

[gottaknit]

Originally Posted by sparklett

She indicated in her OP that she does not exactly know WHY she might be induced and is looking for answers, so how can you call her induction "unnessary"?

She said in her original post:

My BP, urine, size of baby, sugar levels and everything else check out as normal.

And she has no idea why he wants to schedule an induction.

I guess I misunderstood the OP. If she had posted "I am scheduled for induction a week before my due date for no apparent reason. Tell me this is a great idea. Please, no evidence-based advice or honest opinions." I would have kept my "mouth" shut.

[ThreeBeans]

Sorry to interfere on your DDC


As a mother who has had a medically necessary induction (month early, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome), can I nicely say, ABSOLUTELY DON'T AGREE?!?!?!?!?!??

Inductions are hell...hell on the mother, hell on the baby, ESPECIALLY if you are a first time mama. They are brutal, painful, and miserable.

If your body is not ready for labor (and if you are measuring 36 weeks it's not), an induction takes an excruciatingly long time. I was induced starting at 8 PM on a Friday night. My son was born 54 hours later on MONDAY. Oh, and because I was hooked to every damn machine on the face of the planet, I couldn't get out of bed. Fun times.

That's my experience, for what it's worth.

[ThreeBeans]

I should add, my third child was born two months ago, at home, peacefully, in the water, surrounded by family and a wonderful midwife.

Such a difference :

[swimswamswum]

Originally Posted by gottaknit

She said in her original post:
And she has no idea why he wants to schedule an induction.

I guess I misunderstood the OP. If she had posted "I am scheduled for induction a week before my due date for no apparent reason. Tell me this is a great idea. Please, no evidence-based advice or honest opinions." I would have kept my "mouth" shut.

I agree. Evidence is important. Also this is MDC. If you want unquestioned support for the OB status quo, a place like Baby Center is probably a better fit.

[Vicitoria]

Also keep in mind that MDC is not at all mainstream. It is a real minority of the population so you are GENERALLY (not always) getting a biased point of view. There are many, many women who are simply happy to get out of the birthing process alive and well and with a live and healthy child. They really believe that their doctor was acting in their best interest and using the most widely accepted methods in their profession. I mean, I certainly didn't think it a demeaning thing to call obstetrics an industry but it's automatically taken as that by many. That's OK. That's the point I want to make. Childbirth is what it is and as my midwives put it with my last pregnancy - At the worst, It's one really bad day that you will get through with a new baby in the end. There are many people here who are against doctors and even certified nurse midwives and would only trust a lay midwife. Hell, 4 years ago I knew nothing about any of this. Now that I'm on my second pregnancy I'm open to the entire spectrum. Just thinking it, being a mom is a difficult thing. You are gifted with children you have to try and figure out how to raise and they are individuals. You have to make it up as you go along. It's good to have as much knowledge as you can get your hands on!

[candyapplez]

I'm a first time momma so I don't have much to offer just wanted to send POSITIVE vibes your way. I know what it's like being caught off guard and not ask questions at the time and can understand why you want to talk to your doc in person. Good luck! I'll be thinking about you

[2bluefish]

All I have to say about pitocin is I think it is really important to have a ripe and ready cervix before starting it. I had pit for PROM last time - my waters were broken for 48 hours and I had had numerous VEs during my start and stop laboring. My cervix was very ready, and when I transferred to the hospital for pit everything went very smoothly - actually much easier than my first birth which was a homebirth. However, there are numerous stories out there of pitocin inductions that go horribly. Birth is not just a matter of contracting - there are alot of factors that go into play - factors we don't totally understand. Definately do your research and make sure if you do have induction that your body is as ready as possible. HTH

[mamalara]

I commend your interest in gathering information from other moms regarding their experience with induction, and doing as much reading as you can. Becoming informed places you in better control of your labor and birth. It can be difficult to communicate with your busy practitioner, and sometimes making a list of questions at home after an appointment and addressing them in person is your best option.

I was induced when in labor with Noah. My labor already started, and my contractions were strong for several days, and I wasn't dilated a hair. The pitocin got me dilating quite quickly, but I was restricted to the bed, making laboring and pushing exponentially more difficult. This time, I'm going 100%for a gentler birth and natural labor because of that difficult pushing for the most part. I've done lots of reading (Ina May Gaskin- good stuff) and my doula and good friend has given me much food for thought regarding women's bodies, choices and giving birth.

I think that pitocin is much more effective when your labor has already started on its own, and by that time, you probably won't need it. It complicates labor as well, and raises the likelihood of having a c-section. As long as you weigh your risks and benefits, you'll do the right thing for yourself- only you can determine what that is. I suggest calling your doctor and letting the office know that you'll be coming in with questions, so he'll be prepared to spend as much time with you as you'll need on Monday to discuss the reasoning behind a scheduled induction, and your choices.