Annoyed..Induction at 41 weeks if not gone by then

[gagirl2008]

I had my 37 week appointment yesterday (will be 38 weeks Monday and due Sept. 22nd by my last period which sucks since I had long cycles and my first ultrasound showed Sept. 29th as my due date). I'll make that a sentence since I rambled! Anyway I was just talking about being late, etc. and my midwife (at OB office) said that at my 40 week appointment if I haven't had the baby we'll set a date for induction in week 41. What happened to going two weeks late? I haven't had any health problems at all so far! I was so annoyed when we left. Of course she mentioned the natural things we could do closer to time but still,,,,,,,,,,,Opinions?

Thanks!

[boobyfeeder]

Tell her you don't want an induction. If she insists, either find another provider or just don't show up when they schedule the induction.

[funfunkyfantastic]

Yeah there's no law that says you have to do what they say... even if it is or isn't in your best interests. I'd just refuse it.

[LionessMom]

not your ddc but i refused induction with DD. i flat out told the lady that i would not submit to an induction. DD came 14 days late just like DS. Your body will go into labor when it is the right time for the baby to be born. it is not good to induce when the baby needs to stay in. when they are ready to be born they will be.

[BeccaSue1029]

Yeah that's what my office does as well...I'm just gonna tell them no, if they schedule it anyways, I just won't show up

[gagirl2008]

Very true! My husband did say that we just wouldn't show up for it because what are they going to do if we don't. My midwife has just been so great with agreeing with everything so I was surprised. I guess it must be a practice rule?

Ok, I'll stand my ground! I feel better already...ha. Of course I know there is no sense in stressing YET since he could come before then on his own. I just hate they won't take the ultrasound date into consideration because they said it wasn't enough time to change the due date. To me a week is a lot of time!

[moderngal]

I'm planning a homebirth, but still seeing the hospital based m/w for care because I'm not in a HB friendly state and I want to make sure I have bases covered if I were to need a hospital.
They scheduled my induction date today for the 15th. They wanted to do it for earlier and I said no. Even if I am still pregnant then (which I really hope I'm not!) I don't plan on showing up. I made the appointment to keep them happy and to not stress myself out for fighting with them. But I have no intentions to actually go through with it.

[winginit]

Considering that the average first mum doesn't deliver until 41 weeks and 1 day, it seems very odd to be scheduling an induction before that date (especially if there's a chance that it's wrong too!).

You just need to be very clear with your midwife that you won't do an induction until a certain point that you're ok with. You can always do a non-stress test to alleviate any concerns about the babies well-being (for yourself if you need) as you go past your dates.

I went over by 2 weeks with #1, and if I hadn't have done that I wouldn't have known that I like to "extra cook" my kids! #2 was also over by a week...and #3....well...we'll see!! They were both average size and never looked like post-date babies, so obviously that's how long my body needed to make those babies ripe!

I'm used to hearing this from OBs...but midwives....argghh...they should know better!!

[boobyfeeder]

A week is a HUGE amount of time, I can't believe they're not taking that into consideration. Especially where it's the u/s that puts you a week later, usually they are more willing to go by that than by LMP (which is not reliable, since not everyone has 28 day cycles and ovulates on the 14th day). Stand your ground, mama!

[VeganCupcake]

Is it possible that she told you that because she thinks you'd want to be induced? I hear a lot of moms in my neighborhood (who probably aren't seeing midwives, but who knows) say, "Whew, I'm being induced tomorrow. I won't have to be pregnant anymore." Maybe she just thinks she's telling you something you'd want to hear?

[gagirl2008]

Originally Posted by VeganCupcake

Is it possible that she told you that because she thinks you'd want to be induced? I hear a lot of moms in my neighborhood (who probably aren't seeing midwives, but who knows) say, "Whew, I'm being induced tomorrow. I won't have to be pregnant anymore." Maybe she just thinks she's telling you something you'd want to hear?

That could be true but I wouldn't think so because of the conversations we've had. If that is true then she totally knows I'm against it now...ha.

[gagirl2008]

Originally Posted by boobyfeeder

A week is a HUGE amount of time, I can't believe they're not taking that into consideration. Especially where it's the u/s that puts you a week later, usually they are more willing to go by that than by LMP (which is not reliable, since not everyone has 28 day cycles and ovulates on the 14th day). Stand your ground, mama!

That's what I thought too! I was very annoyed when she told me. I won't mention it again to her,,,,just in case I don't make it that far anyway,,,but when the time comes I'll stand my ground! My husband is totally behind me too which helps!

[gagirl2008]

Thanks to everyone that replied! It makes me feel better to hear from y'all! I just felt "trapped" almost even though I guess that is silly. I just wasn't sure how to handle it. I still dread the hassle if it comes to that but it will be worth it!

[Thursday Girl]

Tell them you don't want to be induced. Tell her (if you are) you are willing to come in as much as needed to be checked and have a sonogram check the fluid levels. As long as fluid is fine it shouldn't be a problem.

[honeybee]

For a little added incentive/confidence booster, read Henci Goer's info about post-dates in The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. It explains the research behind inducing at 41 weeks and why the research is not so cut-and-dried. If your mw starts applying pressure when you get to that point, it helps to be really informed.

[gagirl2008]

Originally Posted by honeybee

For a little added incentive/confidence booster, read Henci Goer's info about post-dates in The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth. It explains the research behind inducing at 41 weeks and why the research is not so cut-and-dried. If your mw starts applying pressure when you get to that point, it helps to be really informed.

I actually read that book but turned it back in already! I guess I need to get it again and reread that section!