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To go ahead with induction?
I'm 39+1 and had appt with my consultant today. I have a problem with my heart so I've been closely monitored throughout this pregnancy and I admited to the dr today that it has been getting worse over the last week or so, so she advised that I make an appointment for induction at 40 weeks. So I'm booked in for Sunday evening, but I can cancel it if I change my mind.
I was induced with ds and it was a horrible experience, but the midwife reassured me a bit by telling me that second inductions are usually a bit better and are a bit less risky.
I just want this baby out now as I feel so bad and am also worried about the effect my medication may be having on him. But I'm worried about having another induction both for the risks involved and for the fact that I'll never have another chance to go into labour naturally (why that bothers me i'm not sure!)
What would you all do in this situation?
Mrs C
39+1
I was induced with ds and it was a horrible experience, but the midwife reassured me a bit by telling me that second inductions are usually a bit better and are a bit less risky.
I just want this baby out now as I feel so bad and am also worried about the effect my medication may be having on him. But I'm worried about having another induction both for the risks involved and for the fact that I'll never have another chance to go into labour naturally (why that bothers me i'm not sure!)
What would you all do in this situation?
Mrs C
39+1
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I'm sure the midwives are right about second time inductions being easier as your body has been through it already and will hopefully respond quicker as it remembers what to do.
good luck with whatever you decide x
There is still time until Sunday so have a think and by then you will know what choice to make. As long as both you and your baby are safe that's what really counts hon. I really hope everything goes well for you xx
Fingers crossed he'll make an appearance before then anyway - going to try a nice (gentle!) walk this morning...
First was horrible and i was a bit scared about getting pregnant again because i didn't want another induction.
The Second was fantastic, wonderful and i was talking about having another baby whilst in the delivery room! Complete difference. The second time round my body knew what was happening but it just needed the pill to kick it off. I had had my son within 12 hours of having the pill and it was wonderul. I had the pill, got monitiored for a bit, went to tesco for a walk round and my contractions started on the way. Went back to hospital and said i think i may be having contractions they monitiored and it was so it was all go then. I ended up strapped to a bed and monitiored as baby had pooed in me (2 weeks overdue so not unexpected, same as my daughter!) If i had been moving around i think it would possibly been a couple of hours quicker.
I hope Your indcution goes well (think you've posted saying you're doing it) Good luck