My due date is in about 2 weeks. I am dialated to a 4 right now. I meet with my doctor in a week, if I haven't had the baby. I have a sibling who is going in for a major surgery a few days before the baby is due. Would it be wrong to ask the doctor to induce my labor when I go to my appointment next week, if the baby hasn't already been born? I don't want to be stuck in a hospital bed in labor when my family member is in having a big surgery. I would rather be with other family members. Would it be wrong to ask the doctor to induce at 39 weeks due to this situation? Like I said, I am dialated to 4 cm.
2006-06-30 07:00:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
that is not wrong to ask doctor - i went to the doctor at 38 weeks on thursday and i wasnt yet dialated at all.....then my water broke on that friday and they had to induce me...so i had my angel at 38 weeks..she is fit and healthy...good luck
2006-06-30 07:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd be surprised if the doctor went for it, but you could ask. Your sibling having surgery may be very stressful for you, but you won't be able to be there for him/her if you have delivered. You'll have to be home with your baby (the hospital won't let the baby be in the surgical area).
Also know that not all inductions work. Have seen people who've been induced 3, 4 and 5 times in the same pregnancy. The baby will come when s/he is ready.
While your sibling's surgery may be important to you, there wasn't any thought of your pregnancy when it was scheduled. It had to be done when it had to be done. The same is true of your pregnancy. The baby will come when the time is right for the baby. Maybe the benefit of being there with your sibling outweighs the other side of having the baby before the surgery and not being able to be there.
2006-06-30 14:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are already a 4, it seems very doubtful that you will last that long anyways. Maybe you should try inducing labor naturally on your own? Otherwise go ahead and ask. Although, I doubt with a newborn you'll want to be hanging out at the hospital. Good luck!
2006-06-30 14:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by mommyem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, it sounds like induction may not be necessary. Induction is usually reserved for longer than normal gestation for the safety of the fetus.Induction in my experience was more painful since Pitocin is utilized in such a way that there were no rests between contractions. I have even seen doctors induce before they go on vacation. Like with all factors of childbirth complications occur. Personally, I don't believe in the practice unless necessary. Ask your doctor. He might go for it. Of course most people opt for the epidural so there is no pain. I would go with your doctor's reccommendation.At 4 cm, you might start progressing soon, especially if it's not your first. Congratulations and good luck.
2006-06-30 14:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt see a problem with it. I'm 38 weeks right now and want to hurry and get her out of me now and I dont even have an excuse like you do AND I'm not dialated so I think it's perfectly fine. As long as you're past the 37th week I would do it! Heck you're already dialated go for it!
2006-06-30 14:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutley not! once you are 37 or 38 weeks you are considered full term, meaning if you go into labor they most likely will not try to stop it. i see nothing wrong with asking to be induced at 39 weeks. I went into labor on my own during my 39th week and there was nothing wrong with my daughter. she was a healthy 8 lb. baby! I say go for it and ask away!! :)
2006-06-30 14:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the longer the baby is in there the better but since you're 39 weeks it should be fully developed. Go ahead and consault with your dr and see what he/she says. But remember with a newborn you're not going to be in any shape to be at the hospital for your sibling's operation. You're going to be exhausted and sore for a while.
2006-06-30 14:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My labor was induced w/ both of my children w/ no complications. But if I were you I would let the angel come when he/she is ready. But if that is what you choose to do and your doctor is in agreement go for it. Good luck and congrats
2006-06-30 14:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by drubaby32698 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are to term, the baby is fully formed, if you are 4 cm dilated, you should go in on your own any time. But go quickly, you haven't got far to go til delivery. You won't last more than a couple of days in this state, so if you opt to wait it out it is easier on your system to go naturally.
2006-06-30 14:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by The Y!ABut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is wrong cuase that baby will come out when he/she is ready. and if u have it induced u can still cause health problems cause the baby with be concidered premature and thay will keep the baby in the hospitil till ur due date to make sure hr/she is okay. and that is kinda selfish of u to want to do to ur baby. it dont matter how far along u r yes it would. cause u dont know when that baby is coming out. not ur choice and if u want it to be u shouldnt have kids cause thats just wrong. let the baby be born when the baby says its time not u. anyways what r u gonna be able to do when ur family member is in surgery. nothing. and who will take care of ur baby while u see ur family member cause its not wise to bring a baby back to the hospital after it has gone home and is safe. u know a baby eats about every 2 hrs when its born so... u r selfish.. and thay keep the mother in the hospital for 24--72hrs after the baby is born and the baby is not relesed for 24hrs after he/she is born. and if the baby is born early thay will keep the baby till the due date
2006-06-30 14:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋