If I dont start labor naturally by the 3rd I am going to be induced, please share some labor induction stories

Question

I believe the induction will be through IV, probably with oxytocin. I am totally freaked out and would like to hear what others went through.

Answer 1

Don't be freaked! Both of my deliveries were induced. What they typically do, is prep you about 12 hours before with a medication to soften the cervix. It kind of looks like a tampon, and they just place it gently inside, you won't even feel it. Then, ofter your cervix starts to soften, they will probably put you on a drip of Pitosin to start inducing contractions. They will monitor you very closely to make sure it progresses as it should. Sometimes, because of the pitosin, the cont. can get fast and intense, so make sure to tell them if you start getting uncomfortable, because you will still be able to have an epidural. My first one I did completely natural, and my second, with an epidural. Both times, it wasn't bad at all. My most painful part- getting the IV put in my hand. I hate that! Just try to remember to relax, because the more stressed you are, the harder it will be on both you and the baby. This is something we women have done for years, just listen to what your body is telling you, and go with it. Enjoy every single second, because it all goes too fast. I promise you, the first time you lay eyes on that beautiful little one, your heart will melt, and anything that happened in the last 24 hours won't even matter. Good Luck, and please feel free to contact me if there are any other questions I might be able to answer for you!

Answer 2

when they induce your labor they put this strap on your belly with these things that look like small computer mouse's and this is the thing that induce the labor. I am not going to lie it really hurts and you will most likely start to pull it off and the doctor or the nurse will most likely tell you to stop. please don't be freaked out because this is your first baby your body will know what to do. I had my labor induced twice and what it does is it makes your cervix open more, because with the pain you are becoming open every time there is a pain, and this is why during the last month you have been having little sharp pains these are minor labor pains that are preparing you for, the reason why they are minor is because if it is intense then it will be time to deliver. No matter what you do if you have to be induced then there is nothing that you can do because of the baby has to come out then it will be done the best thing that I can do is tell you is walk at least 20 blocks a day this will make the baby drop down into the cervix and then your labor will not be so hard. It will still hurt but the more you walk the faster the delivery. I hope that I have helped you the reason that I did not give my story is because no two stories are the same and yours will not be like no other every bodies is different.

Answer 3

My last 3 (out of 4) pregnancies were induced. The 1st and 2nd induction went so quickly that I had completely natural deliveries. The first: my contractions started at 1:30am after they'd almost given up on the induction working. I pushed my daughter out at 3:12am (1hr 42 min later). It was awesome. My son was a 3.5 hour labor. Again it was great. With my last daughter, my water broke 1 month early and labor didn't start on it's own. It lasted 7 hrs after they started inducing labor but I had an epidural with her because I was having my tubes tied afterward so it still wasn't bad.

Answer 4

First...CONGRATULATIONS!!!
o.k., I went naturally with my first at 3 in the morning, the day after Thanksgiving. It was chaos!!
With my second, I was induced. We knew they were inducing me 3 days before. We got everything ready, and went to the hospital the morning of.
I changed and and they hooked me up to an I.V. with the oxytocin, broke my water (which was the worst part) and sent me down the hall walking with my husband and the I.V. pole.
I already knew what going into labor was like so I expected everything. I just started have slight contractions then they got steadily worse until I was brought into a room to deliver. I noticed that with inductions everything seemed to happen faster and the contractions were a little more intense.
But hey, not one of our family members missed the birth and I didn't have to worry about stuff needing to be done at home. I was able to be well prepared!!
GOOD LUCK and congratulations again! Hope this helped.

Answer 5

JUST RELAX! I went through that & I promise, it's not that bad. Also, they'll most likely break the amniotic sac in order to help the contractions along. The oxytocin or pitocin causes contractions which can range from pretty mild to hard. You already may have begun to dilate & the baby may be effaced, which will be a big help. If you wish to do it naturally, they can give you some drugs to take the edge off of the contractions. If you choose an epidural, I suggest you see how the contractions go before ordering it. You want to be sure the epidural is in effect for the delivery. Talk to the nurse at your doctors' office about any concerns or questions you may have. Good luck & congratulations!!!!!

Answer 6

I had oxytocin done with my first 2. I have 5. But my oldest had breathing problems after due to the oxytocin and the quickness he was born. He was my longest labor at 4 hours. None of the other kids had that problem. I riped all over the place. Looking back I wished I would of waited until my body was ready for him to be born. My last one was a homebirth and was 14 days over. No complications with him. Doctors today push induction because it is convient for them. If they schedule it then they don't get called away from outside activities. Your due date is an approximation with normal being 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after your due date. Make sure this is what you want to do...the doctors can't make you do this if you don't want to. Tell them no, you want to wait and they should wait. Good luck with you!

Answer 7

Both my deliveries were induced. My first son was hard, but I blame it on the nurses and doctor delivering. They let me PUSH for 8 straight hours before finally using forceps to pull him out. I don't think it had anything to do with the induction though. My second son was a breeze. I only pushed for 15 minutes and he was out. It was a different hospital though. Oh and I had an epidoral so there was no pain at all. It was great. I laughed and giggled the whole time. I definitely recommend getting that. lol

Answer 8

yes i could never go in labor with my last baby , so the doctor induction me , first u will get a iv , and then he will break your water bag , then he will get u some oxytocin and soon u will some to feel the pain

Answer 9

I went into labor naturally but it was very slow and I stopped dilating at 5 cm so my midwife put me on a pitocin drip. I went through the whole ordeal with no pain meds and it was no picnic- but I suggest you hold out as long as possible before you get them. It stinks to be confined to the bed in labor- but you can walk around with your IV in.

Answer 10

I was induced with both of my sons, and I'll probably be induced with my third pregnancy also. It's not as bad as It seems, It hurts but all labor hurts. For my last two pregnancy's they gave me pitocin and they had to bust my water, which was quite uncomfortable, but after they busted my water I had both my sons. ((CoNgRaTs)) and GoOd LuCk!! I hope everything works out for you and I'll pray for you and your soon- to- be-here-baby!! It's not that bad and you'll not even think about It while there telling you to push and you finally see and hear your baby's first cry.

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