Please tell me what to expect, 4th baby but never induced.
2006-12-19 14:33:35 · 17 answers · asked by wickedness_one 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
pain you have been through labor induction is no different except it hurts more
2006-12-19 14:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been induced but I have heard that it is not bad.
I got this Info for you it states that it is painless
One way to induce labor is to drain the amniotic fluid (the liquid that surrounds the fetus). To "break the bag of water," the doctor will make a small, painless incision in the membranes of the amniotic sac.
If draining the fluid does not trigger labor, you may receive an injection of the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions. However, one in 50 injections of oxytocin fails to stimulate labor.
If your due date has passed, your doctor may try to induce labor by separating the amniotic membranes from their attachments in the cervix and lower wall of the uterus (called stripping the membranes). There is no risk involved, but you may feel mild cramps or contractions after the procedure
Congrats on the new addition
2006-12-19 22:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by ondike05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was induced with both of mine and I would love to tell you exactly how it happens, but it is different for everyone. I only had to have a pill called cytotec (may be spelled wrong) placed on my cervix and never had to have pitocin. It just sent me right into labor. Most people have to have pitocin through an iv. I had to have my water broke by my doc. both times. My labors both lasted about 10 hours. I hope this helps, but it probably won't. I was nervous the first time and even more nervous the second. Good Luck!!!
2006-12-19 22:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by 2boysmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was induced with my daughter. There are many ways they can induce you. It is not scary or anything. They are mainly going to get the contractions started. And then the best part you will have a new baby. Good luck and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-19 22:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be scared everything is going to be fine. There's nothing to worry about and there's nothing to be scared of. They are going to hook you up to an iv and then insert this little thing that looks like a string into your vagina. They are also going to hook you up to the monitor to look for contractions and to watch your babies heart rate.Getting induced doesn't hurt but the contractions, you know they are like wow! But good luck! I'm due Sunday.
2006-12-19 22:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cervix isn't ripe they will probably put a prostaglandin gel on your cervix to ripen it. The gel might start your labor then you just go from there. If they don't use gel or it doesn't work they will give you pitocin in your iv. That will start contractions. They will probably start out feeling like menstural cramps and work their way up to labor type pains. If that doesn't work they will probably break your water. Don't worry, it's not bad. I had it done too. Good Luck!
2006-12-19 22:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every time I was induced it was very painful, not to scare you but the petocine really makes the contractions come fast and hard, be prepared and have a good support person there with you....good luck!!!! it will all be over and then you will forget all the pain when you get to hold your baby in your arms :)
2006-12-19 22:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by Justwonderin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The contractions might be a little harder...but with this your 4th baby you can handle it.The labor might go along faster than what your used too also-don't be worried, you will be fine! I will put you on my prayer list and hang in there!!!!!All those babies are worth it!!!!!Congrats to you "momma" and have a Merry Christmas!
2006-12-19 22:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife was for 2 of 3 kids. It hurts for the beginning part because of the Pitocin, but you get to the drug part faster. Get the spinal block, makes everything really easy. Don't get frusterated if they don't go fast at first, it goes fast, the more you rlax and let your body take over, says my wife.
2006-12-19 22:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by thevonbankfamily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll go fast and quite smoothly. I was induced. I didn't want to get out! .... no complications, perfectly healthy baby boy.
And a boy's best friend is his mother. Congratulations!
2006-12-19 22:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by J G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was induced with my second child and the labor was easier than the first.
2006-12-19 23:22:44 · answer #11 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋