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If induced.. how long does it take to go into labour?
Hi ladies...
Ive a feeling im going to have to be induced.. but would like to know how long it can take to kick in when they've inserted the cream stuff!??...
Can anyone let me know?
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ta x
Ive a feeling im going to have to be induced.. but would like to know how long it can take to kick in when they've inserted the cream stuff!??...
Can anyone let me know?
x
ta x
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I think it depends on each person. I was induced with number 2 of my 4 kids. I was 36 weeks with high blood pressure and very low iron so they decided she better out than in.
I was given pessaries twice but nothing happened. I then was put on a drip at 9.30 in the morning and by 11.30 I was in full labour. She came out at 2.54pm.
Try not to worry too much bout it though. We all different and sometimes just breaking waters gets it all going.
Are you overdue??? If near dates or OD then your cervix is riper and will respond to induction quicker. A sweep of membranes with number 3 was enough to start labour. My mate had a sweep and while midwife up her snatch her waters broke....labour started there and then and baby came few hours later. Her hubby missed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck
di xxx
I think that the initial thought of induction scared me, but then I found that every step of the way was really well explained. So for instance the pessary didn't work, so they explained what they would do next, what effect it would have on me etc. I felt more relaxed as they were taking such good care of me and explaining everything so well. I also believe that having my mum in with me made a difference. But it took in total from around 8am when they started me until 11.58pm when I gave birth.
With my second I wasn't at all nervous, and I was induced again...I guess I just went with the flow as I knew what would happen..., pessary, waters broken, drip, epidural, sleep, pushing and baby in my arms! It did take longer with this one,but then I wasn't poorly so they weren't so worried about him coming out quickly.
Whereas this time I am panicking about going into natural labour!!! I have no idea how it starts...or when to go to the hospital as I have always been in hospital prior to induction...and I live 40 mins away from my hospital. I really wanted a home birth with candles and music and my other children around but my midwife wont entertain it as I will be 41 and because of my 'complicated' history and because we live too far from a hospital...and if it is snowing then I could easily be stranded as I live in the middle of nowhwere up a hill...so an abulance would not make it up here!
I think you will be surprised at how strong and determined you will become when giving birth...the animal instincts will take over and you will find the inner strength to get through it.
Cannot wait for you to be back on here telling us how much baby weighs etc!
Thinking of you.
C.x
I had 3 lots of prostin gel, one monday night, one tuesday morning & one wednesday afternoon, i was 2 cm by wednesday but they were busy so I had a strectch & sweep on Thursday morning & had to wait until 6pm for a delivery suite. I had my waters brokern at 6.30pm was put on the drip & had him on Friday morning at 10am.
Far far to long due tot hem not doing the gels a the right times. You anre't supposed to leave more than 6hrs between each batch but I was left 23hrs at one point.
im hopefully going to find out tomorrow whether they will induce me... as i dont feel i can cope with being pregnant any longer..
im having real mental trouble dealing with it now..
fingers crossed xxx
i was just wondering, can you ask to be induced. i have 12 days left but finding it very stressful now as i constantly worry when baby isnt moving. (she doesnt move as often now). i keep thinking my waters are leaking but when i put a pad on it isnt damp and the braxton hicks are becoming a constant nigthmare. my bump seems to have got smaller but i thnk that is because the baby has settled in my pelvis. i have a mw appiontment on tuesday. but not sure what they would say if asked to be induce. is it only for pregnant women who go over their due date or have probs or can you request one.
thanks
emma xxx
im waiting for the decision today from the hospital.. so will let you know...
You would need to speak with your MW first and then its referred to the hospital I think...
I think its down to specific circumstances... and I too am getting very depressed and dont feel i can cope with going overdue... (have other personal reasons also)... so i think it would depend on your problems really.
Im waiting for the phone call this morning and will let you know.... very nervous ......
Marie..xx
Hello,
I was induced with both my children, the first because I was a bit ill (kidney infection) and we needed him out. And the second was because she was 2 weeks late! (no one needs that extra 2 weeks!)
The first labour took 36 hours, one lot of cream and further induction IV drip, as cream wasnt enough to kick start it.
Second labour was 17 hours, same story, cream wasnt enough, IV drip. When they give you the drip its pretty much full steam ahead without much warning!
No epidural with either, just pethadine and gas. I do remember screaming out with the second though for an epidural but I was too late, oops..Good luck and happy delivery
....I meant to add. Dont be frightened. I know its easy for me to say, but Im serious, you will get through it and it will all be in the past soon. You'll be busy staring at your new baby straight after its born to think about what you just went through
All the best, and try not to worry, the hospital will look after you.
i am very scared... m jst about to be induced coz i am a week late.... the waiting is killing me thts why i want to be induced...... i dnt rilly no wht to expect?????
i was induced with 2 of my babies first took 29hr to start and then another 29hr before she was born and i had to have a epidural for the pain , and second one 2 days but my labour was so fast i didnt no what was happening she was out in 15 min
with just gas and air 
. labour although painful at the time as soon as your lo is hear u forget the pain i gave birth 8 weeks ago n cant realy remember the pain all i can remember is the gas and air 
so there is nothing to be afraid of i no easyer said i was pooing my pants when they put the pessary in but it was fine and well worth it when your snuggling your bundle of joy 
x
forgot to add i was 2 weeks late with both but looking back i dont no why i was so impatiant tresure ur bumps cos when there out its no sleep more poo than you have ever seen lol but every smile makes it worth while lol congratz on your babies hope all gos well