I have passed my due date and saw my midwife yesterday, she said that she was unable to book me into be induced, and that it had to be a doctor that did that.
I am pretty sure that a midwife has the ability to do this, and feel like i have just been fobbed off. My last 2 pregnancies have gone over by 9+ days and have asked repeatedly to make sure this didn't happen again.
I now have to wait another 9 days before i get to see anyone, i am very upset by this. Can someone give me some advice please.
Uk
2007-03-14 09:02:54 · 5 answers · asked by ditched29 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i have no idea but i thought the same u did because your midwife is like a doctor mabye she can contact your doctor
2007-03-14 09:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by lilmama14n_28384 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She isn't a doctor, and doesn't the the ability to induce before your due date. Her credentials are different then a doctor, and most midwives don't have rights at hospitals the way doctors do. This is why I choose to do my nurse practitioner instead of midwifery. I was looking into both, but I got more privileges and more powers with the nurse practitioner then midwife. Usually, for a midwife to induce before a due date, there has to be a medical reason, not just the fact that you want to. It's the same with a doctor. They can't induce without a medical reason before 39 weeks. It's the law, and unless there is a problem, it's better to wait. I know you are uncomfortable and want this baby out, but just know that the longer your little one is in there, the better chance you have of having a healthy baby at birth!!
2007-03-14 16:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by odd duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your midwife should be working with a doctor. For example, who would perform a C-section if it was necessary? You should be very clear with her that your wish is to go in and be induced and that she needs to find a doctor to admit you if you don't know who this person is (it may be a group of doctors or an OBGYN practice she is affiliated with).
Best wishes - you will have this baby before you know it.
2007-03-14 16:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by kbis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The results of this study suggests that induction of labour is associated with a higher risk of caesarean section and of some perinatal adverse outcomes. Induction of labour should be reserved for cases where maternal and perinatal benefits outweigh the risk of these complications."
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ppe/2001/00000015/00000002/art00007
"What are the risks of induction? Induced contractions may be more powerful, and have a longer duration than non-induced labor, so they may lead to a more painful labor. This increases the chance that pain medication will be used, with the possibility of risks related to the pain medication. The longer, stronger contractions can interrupt blood flow and oxygen to the fetus, and lead to drops in baby’s heart rate, so continuous monitoring is needed.
The induction consent form for a Seattle hospital states that risks may include “a longer labor time, a higher chance of forceps and/or vacuum use during delivery, a higher chance of a cesarean section delivery, more bleeding or infection, a longer hospital stay and longer length of recovery.” For first time labors, inductions increase the risk of cesarean by two to three times."
http://www.transitiontoparenthood.com/ttp/parented/pregnancy/induction.htm
Good for your midwife, really. Sorry; I know that isn't the answer you wanted.
2007-03-14 23:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the method of induction. If it's using IV drugs, then it should be a doctor. Other methods may be able to be handled by a midwife.
2007-03-14 16:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋