I'm now 5 days past my due date and my doctor is inducing me on Tuesday. The baby hasn't dropped she was at a

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-2 station the last time I went to the doctors, then when I went today to have a NST done she had moved back up to a -3 station. How does this happen? She should be going down not up, is it still possible she will go down when they induce me?

My doctor doesn't want to wait because my fiance was 10lbs 8oz when he was born and I'm only 5ft tall and she doesn't want the baby to get too big. Thanks for the great answers! They are very helpful :-)

Actually I am 3 cm dilated and my cervix is forward and soft and stretchy she just isn't dropping.

Answer 1

I had the same issue and 16 hours of induction before she popped out. (I was 15 days over......). It all works out in the end!

Answer 2

i'm no longer an OBGYN yet i'm a midwife, and right here in uk we are predominantly to blame for labour and transport of babies. except the well-being of the mummy and/or toddler is compromised then there is truthfully no reason in any know to bring about previously 40 two weeks- each little thing you have stated is powerful. A due date is an incredibly tough wager as to whilst the toddler would be born. babies come whilst they're waiting, and a mom it incredibly is allowed to labour certainly often has a quicker labour, demands much less discomfort alleviation and much less intevention than a women folk whose physique has been forced into labour. you would be able to even have an interest to comprehend that seventy 5% of first babies are 5 or greater days late. Being 2 days late by using itself does no longer advise that labour must be triggered. *well worth noting that inductions value greater, for this reason the well-being midsection that performs an induction gets greater from the coverage firms than in the event that they enable the mummy labour certainly... cynical perhaps, yet there is surely actuality in this*.

Answer 3

Definately. Even if baby is not ready, the medication they give you and the act of being in labor will cause the baby to move into position. I would not stress on that part of it. Just look forward to holding that baby in a few days!! Plus--induction is not as terrible as some people have said on answers in the past. I have been induced twice and both of those children are healthy and happy and I am no worse for the wear!

Answer 4

I am do not want to sound like I am trying to tell you what to do, but are you fully aware of the risks of induction? Particularly Cytotec which the FDA is trying to ban from being used for induction: http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/cytotech.html

Also are you aware of your Bishop's Score?

Bishop score, also Bishop's score, is a pre-labor scoring system to assist in predicting whether an induction of labor may be successful. The total score is achieved by assessing the following five components:

*Cervical dilatation
*Cervical effacement
*Cervical consistency
*Cervical position
*Fetal station


Components are given a score of 0-2 or 0-3. The highest possible score is 13.

It is recommended that the Bishop's Score by greater than 9 for it to be successful.

Right now your score is probably less than 2, I am going with the assumption that a baby at -3 station has caused no dilation. This is an assumption based on averages, go calculate your score: http://www.mother-care.ca/bishop.htm

Some info on the dangers of induction. BTW just a note on terms you will read. You are post-dates (after your due date) NOT post-term, post term is defined as after 42-43 weeks depending.
http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/inducing.html
http://www.mothering.com/sections/experts/odent-archive.html#induction-risks
www.babyworld.co.uk/information/ birth/induction/risks_induction.asp

Answer 5

Some of my babies never dropped at all till I was in labor, the baby will be fine, just moving a bit, if she doesn't that will be fine too you will just need to push a bit more when it comes to delivery. Babies are wiggly and they could flip and try to come feet first at the last minute. Having your Dr. there will help keep an eye on the baby and do what is best for both of you. Not to worry, she will come out one way or the other

Answer 6

At this point the baby should be going down, not up. There is a possibility that when your induced the baby could go down, but you need to consider the idea that the baby will not go down and could possibility mean that you may need a c- section.

Answer 7

It is possible that the baby could move down, but it is also possible that you may end up with a c section. Can you talk to your doctor about waiting another week? Mine wouldn't even consider induction unless you're two weeks overdue. I went through an emergency c section with my last, and believe me, you don't want to go through that.

Answer 8

My son didn't drop until day 3 of being induced. So don't worry you will have enough to think about between now and then. Trust that your doctor knows that they are doing.