Im Getting induced at noon today. Any advice?

Question

This is my first baby and im really nervous.

Answer 1

You'll be much calmer than you think.....my advice is, take a deep breath, because this is going to be sooooo coool!!! Try to remember every detail because it's so amazing. Don't worry if things don't quite go according to your plan, because somehow, some way, you will end up with a beautiful baby, no matter how the baby comes out! I wish all of you well!

Answer 2

first of all congratulations. second it's nothing to worry about i was induced 3 1/2 years ago with my daughter and then 4 weeks ago with my second daughter. when you first go in they will start the i.v. and about 30 min. to an 1 hour latter they will break your water and monitor your contractions from there. if you feel you need an epidural for pain they will ask you after they break your water to let them know when or if you want. i got one with both my daughters and they are great. i hope that i helped you some. i was scared and nervous the first time but it's not that bad at all.

Answer 3

Induction is a good thing, my wife had it done on our first child. For one thing, you know when you are going to have your child. None of this sitting around, any-day-now crap. Hopefully yours goes as well as ours did.

They broke her water around noon. After a while (an hour or so), they actually told her to get some sleep for the next hour. They turned down the lights and said, "Okay, try to rest now, and when you wake up, we'll have this baby!" We couldn't believe it! But, they were right, she did sleep a little bit, and a few hours later, we were parents.

Congratulations! Don't worry. Even though it's your first, it's not the doctor's first! They have done this many times and they know what they are doing. Congrats again!

Edit- Yes, take the epidural, you will be glad that you did.

Answer 4

I was also induced with my first son and all I can tell you is take the pain reliever drugs because you will be put on pitocin which is a drug that will start the pregnancy along with breaking your water, however pitocin will make your contractions harder and longer than it would in a natural labor. So I'd take the demerol and the epidural if the doctor recommends it, you'll feel a lot better, plus you'll forget about the pain once the baby is here, good luck!

Answer 5

from my experience, being induced causes much more intense contractions than a natural labor. when i was induced for my second daughter, i was trying to go without an epidural like i did with my first one, but the alternative pain killers didn't do anything for me, so i had to cave and get the epidural. just try and relax as much as possible during your labor, you'll need the energy once it's time to start pushing. the length of induced labor can vary from person to person, but mine was roughly 12 hours. but no matter how long it is, it'll all be worth it when you hold your baby for the first time. best of luck!

Answer 6

To be really honest here.. I would avoid the induction. Studies have shown that induction increases c-section rates. You need to ask yourself why is baby being forced to come out? Some babies just need a bit more time to 'cook'.
Also, an epidural will also increase chances of a section as it can slow down progression resulting in a failure to progress and thus ending in c-section.
I was induced the first time also without any of this knowledge. (but I know better for this, my third and last pregnancy)
My son was posterior (sunny side up) and the labour was hard but I managed to get him out.
With that being said, after all has gone well and you are ready to push these are the words of advice that took me through it "don't push because you have been told to push, push when YOU are ready." Believe me, baby will let you know when it is time to push.
Congrats and Good luck!!

Answer 7

Try not to eat anything. Trust me, it saves some nastiness when you hit the 10 cm mark and you transition to the pushing phase. You might feel the need to vomit, and if there's nothing in your stomach, you won't. Also, it's usually verrrrrrrrry fast after they induce you and the contractions are quick and to the point. I liked that I knew that my baby was going to be born on a specific day, and that I didn't have to worry about my water breaking in public or getting to the hospital/birthing center on time. Try to relax and be nice to your nurses, they're really the angels of the maternity ward.

Answer 8

Here's a hug < >! I was induced with both of my children and I can imagine how nervous you must be. I think one of the biggest things about labor is that you can handle much more than you think you can. Don't worry, you will do just fine. I'll share some of the things I found most helpful during my labors and hopefully some of them will be helpful to you. Try to stay as relaxed as possible. For me, being tense seemed to slow labor down, whereas being relaxed helped it progress faster. In the early part of labor, it REALLY helps to have something to take your mind off of it. With my first child, I sang softly for the first several hours of labor. (Yeah, I know a lot of songs but I also repeated myself. :D) With my second, I had crayons and paper and drew whatever came into my head. I also wrote a little poem for him. I also crocheted while I was waiting to be induced. I had some magazines but I found they didn't work as well at distracting me as something that I had to focus on actually doing, like singing or drawing. For me, transition was the most painful part of labor. Fortunately, it usually doesn't last very long and it really helps if you keep reminding yourself it will be over soon. With both of mine, I turned over on my hands and knees during transition. I rocked back and forth and this helped with the pain tremendously. I recommend talking with your care provider about allowing you to do this. My first labor was at a military hospital and they didn't want me to do this at first. It was so instinctual, I really couldn't help it and they finally started encouraging me to do it when they found it helped my baby's heart rate stay stable. I had my second at a hospital with a certified nurse midwife. She encouraged me to be on my hands and knees and rock as much as I wanted. I rocked like a washing machine. :D I think it helped shorten transition which only lasted about five or ten minutes that time. I was amazed. Another trick that helps with the pain is to retreat into some protective, cave-like space within yourself for a while. At the pushing stage, the most helpful bit of advice I received was from a nurse who said, "Push like you're trying to poop." Not the most delicate way to put it but it is very helpful when it's your first time and you don't have any idea how to begin. I hope you have a great birth experience and a wonderful time with your new baby. Congratulations!

Answer 9

Take it easy try to stay relaxed induction is simple & painless well prior to the contractions,lol. Anyway watch tv read a book talk to your husband it will keep your mind away from the pain. Good Luck mommy

Answer 10

RELAX !!!!!! Everything will be fine. Congratulations! and smile and enjoy the wonder of it all....I hope they don't put you under. Take maybe a fraction to take the edge off if necessary. You will be glad you were awake for it all.