Looking for advice on inducing labor early - doctor induced only....?

An induction has risks involved. However, if there is a medical necessity, as there seems to be with you, generally it is the best way to go. Pitocin, which is what they (the MD)induces with starts at a very low dose that is increased periodically, depending on the hospital policy. What this does is increase the rate of contractions as well as the intensity. They want the contractions approx 2 min apart with a moderate to strong intensity. This way, in theory, it will dilate your cervix and thus you will have your baby. Some of the risks involved with any induction are hyperstimulation. That is where you are having contractions one on top of the other and never have rest between the contractions. Another is the baby can have distress because they can not tolerate the pitocin. These complications can mean a c-section. There are other risks, but these are the most common. Another point to make is that even if you are induced, if the baby is not ready, the baby will not come no matter what. That is one of the problems with inductions. Women go in and expect their baby that day and it does not always happen. These are just a couple of things about inductions in my experience as a maternity nurse. You are more than welcome to email me if you have other questions.

1

I have had three babies all induced early due to complications in my pregnancy. All three of them also ended up in c section deliveries after a minimum of 24 hours labor, due to new complications during the inducing. I cannot compare which is harder natural labor or induced as I have never naturally gone into labor. All three babies had the tests on lungs to be sure they were ready to be delivered. My earliest child was delivered 3 weeks early and spent 1 week in Infant Intensive Care Unit with a Collapsed Lung. The other two babies were completely healthy and had normal hospital stays after the deliveries. I was told that our son that was born with the lung problem may have still had the problem if he was carried to term. this is a very personal choice, and you should make a very informed decision. Sometimes, the risks for carry to term outway the risks of delivering early. I would just say make sure you know the the risks for both before you make a decision. Good Luck & Congratulations.......

I have had 3 babies...2 induced early and one induced to help get out cause he was toooo comfrontable. It is harder labor than naturallabor, the Petocin* they give you makes your contractions harder and you may feel more pain. A good way to cut down on pain is to exercise (walk) as much as you can, that helps you and the baby.I also think it makes labor easier in the long run.I didn't have any complications, except when they tried to give me an epideral* with the first baby.. I had them remove it immediately and had natural births, no drugs from there on out..Just remember that this is your labor, and don't let people boss you around. You do what you feel is best.

Congratulations and Good Luck!

hello i had my baby 7 months ago and i was induced 4 weeks early. i would recommend it, because the doctor broke my water at 11:30 am and my baby was delivered by 3:24 pm that same day! i was lucky and you might be too. but honestly you should not stress to much, you should just do what is best for you and your baby. but i would ask your doctor about something called a cervadel (i think that is how it is spelled)it is used internally and is used to soften your cervix, and with the help of patossin hopefully it won't be too hard for you.