I'm scheduled to have my labor induced on 8/26. I haven't dilated and am showing no signs of labor.?

Question

What should I expect while my labor is induced and how long do you guys think my labor will last?

Answer 1

If this is a first baby , it could take a long time to stimulate labor well enough for it to continue to delivery. My own first labor lasted 36 hours with out induction. My second and third labors were induced and lasted 9 hours, and 6hours. I think you should relax as much as possible, and go into this experience with the expectation that things will get rolling and you will have a beautiful baby in due time. As a student nurse I have seen inductions that take only two hours, and inductions that take 24 hours. I suspect you are looking at 10 hours at least.

Answer 2

I was induced over 4 years ago, so I don't remember exactly how it was. But I remember the Oxytocin, which does the inducing, causes pretty painful contractions, and I remember feeling as though my belly were lead, like I couldn't even move from the bed. But in a strange way, it was really fun. I began induction around 7 p.m. and my water broke at about 4 a.m. Before that time, the pain was sort of mild (let me stress "sort of"). After that, the contractions got pretty strong (but I was trying to go natural, so had no epidural).

The baby was too big and was losing oxygen (actually, I was too small) and I had to have an emergency Caesarean. I loved it, nothing to be afraid of there.

I think you'll do fine. How long your labor lasts depends on a lot of factors. If it's your first, it will probably last longer.

Congratulations!

Answer 3

Mine was induced. My first. A 10 pound boy. I had been in labor for a whole day. They let me eat, and sleep that night, and in the morning, they induced my labor. It really didn't do much, and they had to break my water again. It seems his head blocked it up, and closed it. After that, and stronger labor pains, the doctor performed an emergency C section. He was born at 4:30 in the afternoon. The shot was administered at 8:00am.
Maybe your baby won't be as big as mine, and it will come sooner. Congratulations.

Answer 4

Hi, I know this is all overwhelming for you, and I'm going to assume since you didnt mention it, that this is your first? You must be past your due date, or your doctor has his reasons for inducing, but not to worry hon. When you arrive in Labor & Delivery, you and your coach/husband, will be given answers to all of your concerns, it what we specialize in. You'll be give an initial exam to check the baby's position, and you can expect to be gowned and put on the fetal monitor.
Your doctor will have lab work ordered, and have you placed on an IV drip, (basis fluids). When the labs come back and all is well you be given (through the IV) a drug called Petocin, (the amount is at the doctors discretion). This will cause your uterus to start contracting and labor begins. How long your labor will last is not for anyone to say, it depends on alot of factors, your general condition upon arrival, and the baby's position, weight, ect. I hope this has helped, and I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 5

Nobody can accurately say how long your labor will be. It can varie from 1/2 an hour to 8 hours or more. The IV will start your labor and your doctor may rupture your membranes to speed things up. Otherwise it will be just like regular labor. Part of what you go through to have a baby.

Answer 6

I'm going to disagree with the previous answers. Why would you induce? Three of my 4 children were late - one almost a month, according to everybody's reckoning - but all my obstetricians were adamant that the baby will come when it's ready and not before. And so they did. And my labors were smooth and nearly painless. Two of them slid out like butter off a hot knife!

I am a strong believer in letting nature take its course. If you are nowhere near ready to deliver, that just means your baby needs more time to fully develop. Induction means stronger and painful contractions - and contractions are not normally painful. Please, re-think this decision. Discuss it with your doctor, but if there is no compelling reason to rush the process, I STRONGLY advise you to wait until the baby is ready - for his sake (or hers!)

Answer 7

I was induced with my 4 yr old and wasn't dialated or in labor either. Once the little pill thingy that they used worked, he was born 3 hours later.

Answer 8

I had that problem too with both of my girls(both 5 days late) and I had tortured myself with hours of walking and having sex to get the first one out. But with the second one I was done! So I took a tablespoon amount of caster oil ( you can buy at any in-store pharmacy) in a glass of grape juice. And I was in labor 1 hour and 30 minutes later. My nurse mid wife told me to do it , and it worked. My baby and me had no problems from it either.

Answer 9

A friend of mine was induced a few years ago - between when they gave her the medication to when she had the baby was just a few hours. Good luck and congratulations!!

Answer 10

ALL DEPENDS, IS THIS YOUR FIRST? DID YOUR MOTHER DELIVER QUICKLY? THESE ARE QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF, AVERAGE LABOR LAST ANY WHERE BETWEEN 7 AND 12 HOURS, BUT IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE PERSON, MAKE SURE YOU GET AN EPIDURAL AND RELAX LET YOUR BODY DO IT'S THING IT KNOW WHAT TO DO GOOD LUCK!!!