too early to induce? please read?

Question

im 38 weeks pregnant with my first child, im 18 and doing this on my own without the help of the babys father. My doctor exspects me to deliver this week. but my mother is going away next saterday...i'll be 39 weeks next wendesday do u think that if i havent had my son by then it would be too early to induce? i'd like to be home and out of the hospital before my mother leaves.

Answer 1

My goodness, no! I had my first child after only 37 weeks and he was strong as an ox! Please don't worry. If your doctor feels that it is time to induce and you are past 38 weeks you are good to go! your baby should be happy, healthy and strong!

Answer 2

No, it's not too early. I had my daughter by induction at 38 weeks and she was just fine- so was I. I didn't find induction bad at all. In fact, I was glad because the prospect of going into labor on my own at home was kind of scary to me. I was able to check into the hospital before labor started, when I was calm and not in pain, and I got to have my husband and parents with me the whole time. By all means, see if your doctor will induce you so that your mother can be with you- you will want and need a good support system. My friend was induced with both of her kids and it went fine both times. I personally have never known anyone who was induced to have the kind of horrific experience that people on Yahoo like to pass around.

Answer 3

Inducing isn't something to take lightly. Your doctor should be able to tell you if that's a safe idea or not. My advice is to wait until the baby is ready to come out. Even a couple weeks early, although it would probably be safe for the baby is still not necessarily a good idea. All sorts of complications are possible with an induction. And nature says a baby at full term is 40 weeks...there's a reason for that. Worst case scenario is the baby ends up with health problems or something. Is there anyone in your life who could be with you at the hospital? A friend? Another relative? It's a lot to go through alone. Lots of people have done it but it would certainly be better for you to have some kind of support. Good luck.

Answer 4

Hi,
My first response to your question is " Relax".
Forget every other thing and just get relaxed and fill your mind with happy memories. Don't go into complicate details. You will be the happiest person when you will deliver wheather your mom or baby's father there or not. Don't worry.

Before I proceed to answer your question, I want to make it clear that there is difference between being carefull, and being scared and being conscious or anxious. You must be going through different feelings, flight of ideas, worries of future, being a single parent, and about parenting. You will learn all in due time. Don't rush. Relax and wait. Let the child decide when to come and how to come into being. You did your best till today. You will do fine in future also.
Now, coming to the point:
Why your Mom is going away? you are in dire or desperate need of somebody with you. ( Sorry for being personal ) Is there something else due to which she is leaving? Is she not accepting your child? Does she think that it's too early for you? If it is so, I can understand your feelings and your wishes also.
Life is not so simple Miss. It is full of ups and downs and bumpy roads. And you are already on it and travelling on it. So enjoy the ride whatever comes ahead. If you have made the decision to have the baby at the age of 18 ( I hope you must have very strong and logical reasons for it ), then you should be prepared for all unexpeted turns also.

EDC or EDD ( Expected Date of Conceivement OR Expected Date of Delivery) are just supposed calculations based on certain formulae. Although there is always Plus/Minus a week is told to the expectant mother. Some times, different factors also play a role in this context. I am avoiding the details.

It is your first baby. You are medically termed as " Prima Gravida" i.e. having first baby. You should be expecting long labour. May be average 10 to 18 hours of First Stage.
Dont worry, there will be lot of persons to help you and explain to you that what to do and how to do; expert and skilled persons.

The role of " Induction of labor" in prima gravida is highly controverscial and it is not done on routine basis. Normal course of delivery is recommended unless otherwise.
Artificial Induction is advised when there is a problem. Let us assume that baby is stuck , his head is stuck or there is some dystosia, or medical reasons, then labour is induced artificially.
Rather, I would say, labour is expedited to save the baby in certain cases to avoid any complication to baby or mother.

I am not aware of your socio-economic situation. Neither I am aware of your social support system. BUT EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYONE. HAVE TRUST ON GOD. HAVE TRUST ON YOURSELF. HAVE TRUST ON YOUR DOCTORS.
Don't go into details of " post-mature, premature, low for birth weight or anything"
RELAX, WAIT AND ENJOY THE RIDE. It is very important for your health. and your optimal health both physical and psychological is important to take the normal stress of delivery.

Smile :::))))

With Regards:

Answer 5

In Florida, the doctors can induce at 39 weeks just if they want too. So, no medical reason whatsoever. It just all depends on who your doctor is. Alot of doctors won't do it....but some will just if you ask.

However, you really can't be induced successfully if your body isn't ready. So, if your cervix is closed and you are not effaced then the induction will not work. As long as your body is ripe then induction is possible.

I was induced at 39 weeks on the dot and had an extrememly healthy 8lb15oz 22 1/2 in little girl!!!

Answer 6

At 37 weeks you are full term meaning your baby won't have any complications due to being born early. So yeah theres no reason you should hav to wait. People will say oh you gotta wait 40 weeks the baby needs to stay in there. BS! You don't have to wait until the 40th week. Just talk to your dr about inducing some like mine will after 37 weeks. Even without a medical reason. Hopefully you'll just go nto natural labor. I hear induction is wose becuz its back to back contractions the entire like 12 hour birth. In reg labor you get breaks.

Answer 7

sweetie you just have to deal with this when the baby is coming that baby comes you have be there for your self and baby i know you want every thing to work your way but some pregnantsy dont work that way look i was 18 years old when i got pregnant and i wanted my baby born on the date that my son was suposed to be born his due date febuary 12 but he was born on the first of january he a month and 11 days early okay good luck sweetie i hope the best for you and your baby.

Answer 8

I understand what you are going through. I'm going to say though that if your dr. expects you to deliver this week then you probably will. I also think that nature is best. I rushed things and ended up having to have a c-section UGH!! If your dr. thinks that induction is ok and ur sure you want to do it. Go ahead!

Answer 9

in case you haven't any longer have been given the different problems maximum docs won't set off till after 37-38 weeks, because of the fact that is seen "finished term". yet merely so which you understand, no longer each and every transport is the comparable, i grew to become into precipitated at 36wks6days as a results of severe pre eclampsia and my daughter in uncomplicated terms weighed 4lbs 12oz, she grew to become into very tiny yet I nevertheless have been given a 4th degree tear together with her. My well being care expert reported it grew to become into because of the fact she got here out so speedy, her total physique got here out in only one push. So in case you have a historic past of massive little ones i'm specific your well being care expert will set off early to help forestall yet another tear, in spite of the undeniable fact that it won't be in a position to guarentee which you will no longer tear lower back. desire that helps you some.

Answer 10

i was 15 when i had my son i am 17 now. i know how u feel my sons father died a week before i found out i was pregnant. i would listen to what the doctor says. I wouldnt risk your son just to have the timing right though. If you have AIM my screen name is Littlemomma4262 IM me if you need any thing or have any questions. Good luck!

Answer 11

i was induced at 39 weeks because my husband got a promotion and we had to move(from Ohio to NY). we wanted her to see our kids pediatrician for her one week checkup and i didn't want to stay behind(at mother-in-laws) with the kids for two weeks and the only way to do that was to have her early so they induced me. it is up to you! she is 4 months now and just fine. congratulations and good luck!!!

don't listen to the person that told you to start acting like a mum! whatever! this is your baby. you have to decide what is best for you and for her, that is being a mom! being induced is not that bad. at least my experience was not bad. if you go into it knowing that the contractions are going to start coming on fast and hard, you will be fine. they do a test(it is like a point system) now to see what your chances of having to have a c-section are. if it is high they will not do it and if it is in the middle they will ask you what you want to do. they do not just induce you for the heck of it. i don't know if you are getting an epidural or not so just remember... the level of pain can only go so high. it will not keep getting worse, you will reach a level of pain and it will stay there. labor is hard, but so worth it! just think you will have that baby soon! good luck!