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If there’s no need for it then i wouldn’t they are always offering induction for little to no reason. Do your own research it’s your body. I had one as my baby was almost 10lb and I was a shoulder dystocia baby they thought my daughter would get stuck too which she did.
Get a hand pump and do self expressions on your breasts. It’s a safer and easier way to induce labor. Getting induced with medication can cause your contractions to be much stronger.
Think B.R.A.I.N what is the benefit to baby of the induction, what's the risks if you leave it
Most people report inductions are more painful, they're also more likely to lead to further intervention (instrumental delivery or c section). Each person will have their own perspective and make their own decision after doing their own risk assessment. Here's some helpful info on induction and the risks/benefits. https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/five-questions-to-ask-if-youre-offered-induction-of-labour/ https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/induction-of-labour/
@Alexa there is no evidence that antenatal milk expressing causes labour. It's a theory, but there is no evidence to say it does.
Depends on your choice. If baby is fine, I would keep monitoring and wait until they’re ready to come out. Induction comes with its own risks (which ‘negative’ statistics provide comfort until you become one of them). You should weigh up the pros and cons of both, but if you or baby are not at risk, maybe just wait until you are naturally ready ❤️
@Charley it worked for me and there is no harm in trying it before going to get induced at the hospital.
I had an induction at 38 weeks because the cord pressure was consistently raised and his growth started to tail off so they were worried about him, My baby had absolutely no issues through being induced, born healthy! But the induction for me was rough - 55 hrs until I was at a stage where I could have my waters broken and it was both mentally and physically draining. I wouldn’t have an induction again unless it was necessary but everybody’s induction experience is different. It depends what stage your cervix is at.
As long as baby is fine I wouldn't opt for the induction. I had one due to high blood pressure at 40+4 and whilst it was a good experience, if I didn't have to have one, I wouldn't
I had an induction at 39+3 due to reduced movements, small baby and unexplained bleeding. It took 3 days of waiting in the ward for me to be taken down for them to break my waters as it was so busy and no beds available in delivery but once they broke my waters I was in labour for 16 hours which I think isn’t too bad but the hormone drip was horrendous for me (some people don’t find it too bad tho) I was having contractions back to back every 30 seconds for 6 hours because of the drip and it was excruciating but once I got the epidural everything was fine 🙂 personally if I have another baby I would refuse an induction and opt for a c section (if baby needed to come asap) just because the wait before going to delivery was sending me insane just stuck in a shared ward for no reason waiting and the pain from the hormone drip was the worst thing ever x
My contractions were totally manageable and I was in labour on the highest dose of oxytocin for over 24 hours but I just didn't dilate past 5cm so had to go for c section. The recovery was brutal and far worse than labour itself so I wish I'd waited and let it happen naturally. I was just too impatient and jumped at the idea of induction for a big baby. For reduced movement I'd probably however go for it again to be safe if they're suggesting one xx
I was booked for an induction, waited 4 days for a bed on the labour ward (in hospital) and went into labour naturally by the time the labour ward was ready for us 😂 I would wait at this stage if I was you... I know its tempting and you want your baby right now but they really do come when they are ready to come x
I went in at 39+1 for reduced movements and was told it was practice to offer an induction to anyone who goes in for reduced movements who had reached 39 weeks. I opted yes as I had high bp but went into labour whilst waiting. If all was good, we'd have waited it out.
They will always tell you that they don't offer unless it's needed which really isn't true. They give inductions out like sweets on Halloween as a way to make sure they are in control of as much as they can be because its easier for them. If there is genuine concern and risk if you carry to term then sure go for it. But as I've said about an induction they booked for me after saying no to it since 24 weeks,, if something was really wrong at my 37 week appointment, they wouldn't have booked the induction for 39+2. Clearly not that pressing of an issue. Do what feels best for your body, ans you can always go and get emergency check ups
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@Charley agreed, I’m 41+4 and if it didn’t anything baby would be here by now 😂
Agree with all of the comments above. If there is no clinical risk, strongly consider why baby should be induced. As everyone has said it comes with its own risks! The NHS absolutely love to give inductions for no clinical reason often to the detriment of Mum and baby (longer more uncomfortable labour, higher rate of intervention such as episiotomy, higher rates of fetal distress during labour as contractions can be more intense and not allow baby to recover between them which again often results in further intervention…the list goes on). Of course there are times where baby is best helped along but if there is no clinical reason for that it’s worth thinking what could be gained by doing it.
If this is the first episode of RFM and there are no other risk factors then there is no reason for induction. Keep an eye on the movements. If they continue to be reduced then go back to hospital and have a good chat with obstetrician. All babies have quiet days but if there are recurrent reduced movements it could be a sign that baby might be better off outside than inside.
Baby is coming! 💘💘💘
Failed inductions are quiet high in the UK at the moment for some reason. If there isn't a risk to baby then it's really up to you. I was induced because my waters leaked on my due date. I didn't find the contractions bad but I didn't progressing so I went on tbe drip. The drip certainly makes contractions punchy, I breathed through them with gas and air but my baby wasn't happy and pooped 20 minutes in
I was induced for my GD with my last pregnancy and I honestly wouldn't accept unless its absolutely necessary. If baby and yourself are okay I'd just try and leave it to mother nature as mine was roughhhhh (feel free to message I don't want to scare you if it's not wanted) 😂 I'd honestly choose an elective section this time round instead tho x
Hi, I had an indication due to having GD (not something I really wanted) feel free to message me directly if you’d like to know my own experience