Inductions

porkypig · Jul 7th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Im now over due so the prospect of having and induction is becoming a bit more of a reality, but some peole have said to me "Oo, DON't have an induction!"
Can anyone tell me why they would say this? Does it make labour worse? xx

xarxa · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:18 AM

Pain is usually stronger, takes longer and there is a higher risk in having to have a c-section, or forceps or vacum.

lisa35 · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:32 AM

I had one with my second child and i really hope i don't have to go through that pain again, i think if they was to offer me one again i would say NO to it!

reallytinyamy · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:36 AM

it can cause problems, but not always

i was induced was in active labour for just 6 hours and only used gas and air so induction certainly doesnt equal 'nightmare labour'

each labour is individual, however it happens

lindypops · Jul 7th, 2009, 07:27 AM

You don't have to have one if you don't want to - they might put it into language that suggests you do, but it is your choice. AIMS website has some good info on this, if you want to find out about it before making a choice.

kaygeebee · Jul 7th, 2009, 07:34 AM

If just the prostin gel sets you off, labour should then progress naturally and would be the same as a normal labour.

I have to be induced early - so I've discussed induction a lot with my consultant. Basically, you need contiuous monitoring, so you can't be as active (although you probably can stay upright), and the drip makes the contractions much more intence and closer together, so you can find it more painful. I t can also take longer. They are more likely to offer an epidural with an induced labour.

There is a higher risk of needing assisted delivery or c-section.

Remember there are also risks associated with baby staying in the womb too long - for example placenta could stop working as efficiently - which is why they do induce. At the end of the day it's your decision - but sometimes it is safer to deliver baby even if it's a bit more painful for mum. x

porkypig · Jul 7th, 2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks ladies xx

Jul 7th, 2009, 04:41 AM	#1
porkypig Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,306	Inductions Im now over due so the prospect of having and induction is becoming a bit more of a reality, but some peole have said to me "Oo, DON't have an induction!" Can anyone tell me why they would say this? Does it make labour worse? xx

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 05:18 AM	#2
xarxa Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oslo,Norway Posts: 407	Pain is usually stronger, takes longer and there is a higher risk in having to have a c-section, or forceps or vacum.

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#3
lisa35 Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N yorkshire Posts: 1,237	I had one with my second child and i really hope i don't have to go through that pain again, i think if they was to offer me one again i would say NO to it!

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#4
reallytinyamy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 4,324	it can cause problems, but not always i was induced was in active labour for just 6 hours and only used gas and air so induction certainly doesnt equal 'nightmare labour' each labour is individual, however it happens

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#5
lindypops Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near Norwich Posts: 1,855	You don't have to have one if you don't want to - they might put it into language that suggests you do, but it is your choice. AIMS website has some good info on this, if you want to find out about it before making a choice.

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 07:34 AM	#6
kaygeebee Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: WALES, UK Posts: 1,083	If just the prostin gel sets you off, labour should then progress naturally and would be the same as a normal labour. I have to be induced early - so I've discussed induction a lot with my consultant. Basically, you need contiuous monitoring, so you can't be as active (although you probably can stay upright), and the drip makes the contractions much more intence and closer together, so you can find it more painful. I t can also take longer. They are more likely to offer an epidural with an induced labour. There is a higher risk of needing assisted delivery or c-section. Remember there are also risks associated with baby staying in the womb too long - for example placenta could stop working as efficiently - which is why they do induce. At the end of the day it's your decision - but sometimes it is safer to deliver baby even if it's a bit more painful for mum. x

Status: Offline

Jul 7th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#7
porkypig Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,306	Thanks ladies xx

Status: Offline

Similar Threads
Calling anyone due 9th - 14th nov inc inductions/sections	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Induction decision :o(	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Dates for induction!	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Induction when late	Pregnancy Club
Acupuncture Induction	Pregnancy - Third Trimester

User Name		Remember Me?
Password