I'm scheduled to be induced tomorrow morning. And I'm just really scared I'm 19 and this is my first.

Question

I just really dont know what to expect. I guess it's harder knowing that its coming and not having a clue what its gonna be like. I just was wondering if anyone could help me a lil bit. I cant stop crying. Which is lame I know but its so many emotions!

thank you to everyone who has answered so far I'm just really nervous. And Carson's father and I are both young and we're best friends and I'm just nervous. Most people are asking why I am being induced.....

I'm 37 weeks and 1day and yesterday for the 5th time in a row when i went to the dr my blood pressure was horrible. Yesterday was the highest and it was 150/98 and so my dr was nervous even about letting me go home. Not to mention I was 97lbs when this all started and I went into labor 3 weeks ago and I've been 5cm dialated and they gave my son steroid shots to develop his lungs because we thought we were going to have him early and then in the middle it just stopped. So now he was just sitting my tummy all warm gaining weight and they knew I was at risk for a c section and I'm just terrified of that and I wanted to try and have him naturally so here I am. waiting for tomorrow morning.

Thank you again everyone and I'll keep checking it. You all are really comforting me.!!!!!

Answer 1

I was induced with my first one and the first 9 or 10 hours, I talked, played cards and slept. The most important thing is to sleep, so you have the energy to handle the end of the labor. The contractions will start off as mild and work their way up. Now is the time to decide if you want an epidural or not if you haven't already had one. On a negative note (and I'm sorry to say this). Sometimes inductions do not take the first time. My sister was induced 2 times before it took. My induction was cut and dry. Most if the time it is. Have no fears, hopefully tomorrow, you will be holding a new life that you helped to create! Congratulations and good luck to you!! :)

Answer 2

Hiya. I am due any day now and this is my second. I am starting to feel anxious, more so when i am tired. Have lots of rest today and eat well to keep up your energy.

The worst you can do is panic or worry. I know it is easy to say that but its true. When you panic, you release adrenaline which slows contractions and makes it a harder job to get to the pushing. It also blocks your natural pain relief produced in your body.

Remember your body is designed to do this. If it can make a baby and maintain it, it can do the delivery.

When you have your contractions, try looking at the second hand on the clock, getting to know when the peak of the contraction is, how long it lasts and when it will fade off. This gives you something to concentrate on and you will know when your contraction has hit its peak and will fade off. The contractions wont seem as long.

The pushing bit seems hard. Push in to your bottom and rememebr every push is closer to the end of delivery and you are closer to holding your baby. When you hold your baby, the pain stops and you can have lots of cuddles and a companion for life!

Be brave, stay positive and if you want drugs to relieve the pain you should take them.

It will all be worth it and your baby has to come out some time. Dont worry about the emotions, pregnancy and birth is an overwhelming thing. You are only human. Have a cry if you want, it will prob make you feel better. Plus those hormones are rotten.

All the best and i hope things go well! Congrats! x

Answer 3

It will be fine. When you arrive at the hospital, the nurse will get you into a gown, have you take a urine sample, and ask you some history questions. Then your doc will visit you, and the nurses will set you up on IV Pitocin drip and maybe a fetal monitor. Don't try to be strong and avoid meds, because being induced makes the contractions stronger. The nurses will be very kind to you and will do everything they can to make you comfortable. Don't be afraid to ask for anything. You won't be able to have any food or drink, but you may be able to get ice chips if your mouth is dry. After a while, the doctor will come check you out, and may need to break your water. They do that with a slim plastic probe. The nurse may put a catheter in you to keep you dry sometime around here. You won't even notice that. It doesn't hurt. You will probably get epidural shortly after that. The nurses will continue to check your progress, and when you are ready they will help you to push. The doc won't actually do anything until the very last minute. You will push until the baby is out, then you may have to push one more time to deliver your placenta. Don't be afraid, the nurses will take great care of you. Good luck, sweetie!

Answer 4

Being induces is great! That way you don't have to worry about where you'll be when you go into labor! I was induced with my first baby in January and it went really well. You'll check into the hospital and they will start an IV of saline. They'll give you an exam to see where the baby is and if you've progressed at all. Then they'll start (probably) Pitocin in your IV and after a while the contracitons will start, you'll get an epidural (it's the greatest thing in the world!) and the nurses and doctor will coach you thru the labor and delivery! I was so scared to go into the hospital too. Having a baby is a big unknown but you are going to be among people who deliver babies all the time and that's exactly where you want to be. Trust them to help you through it and when it's over, you'll have a wonderful baby that is YOURS!

Good luck!

Answer 5

I'm sorry you are being induced, it's really not the ideal way to have a baby, but soon it will be over. Why are you being induced?

I have had several inductions, and while none were pleasant (my first was a nightmare) the next two were not bad. I had an epidural with each, the first went pleasantly, the second did not take completely and there was a window of pain. I decided then I would do what it took to make sure I was not induced for #4. :-)

Just remember, while you are laboring, that there WILL be an end to it, and all you need to do is breath through it, it will be gone. When you feel like you can't take anymore, that's when your body is doing its BEST work, and it's a wonderful sign.

God bless you and your baby.

Answer 6

Hey, Sweetie, don't listen to "dotoflightindarkness"...his comment is not helping anything & there' s nothing you can do about it now, you are going to have a wonderful baby & enjoy the most beautiful blessing in the world.
Don't be afraid, I was induced because my daughter was 2 weeks past her due date...the drug they use to induce you does hurt when they apply it, because they have to put it in past your cervix, but it is all worth it...I know how uncomfortable the last few weeks of pregnancy can be. Do not be afraid to ask for an epidural...it doesn't hurt as badly as you would think to put it in & you'll be glad for the relief of labor pains...just be prepared that you won't be able to feel anything from the waist down. They can lesson the dose from the i.v. if you want, so that when it comes time to push, you can feel enough to do so. Everything will be fine, just try to relax and get a good nights' sleep because it's the last good rest you'll get for awhile (meant it good humor). Try to stay positive, and imagine how good it will be to finally see your beautiful baby that has been growing inside of you for 9 months. It sounds hokey, but it truly is amazing & you will forget entirely about the pain once they place your child on your chest & you see those little eyes looking back at you. I'm assuming that you didn't take a birthing class, but listen to the nurses, they are really good & will tell you everything that is going to happen...don't be afraid to ask questions...that's what they are there for. The good thing about you being young, is that your body will most likely bounce back from the pregnancy quickly, especially if you breastfeed! There's nothing lame about your emotions...it's the most natural thing in the world. I was nervous, too, and I was 31 when I had my baby...so don't feel bad. Now my daughter is 16 months old, perfect, beautiful, and my whole world. The love you will feel will be nothing short of miraculous & joyful.
God Bless you & your baby...I will be praying for you!

Answer 7

I have been induced 3 times. The first was when I was 17 and I am now 24. It can be scary when you dont know what to expect. But you go in and they put monitors on your belly to measure contractions and the babies heart rate. Then they put an IV in your arm. They hook up a bag on potocine(the induction medication) and it starts to go threw your IV. The nurse always comes in and asks you a billion questions. Just to put in your file. When I was induced it started at 8 am and I had my first at 11 pm. Mine took a long time. I had a friend that it only took 4 hours. I also got an epidural. And that is scary to think about because a lot of people think it hurts. But I think it was a lot better with it. Because if you do have a long labor, it gives you a chance to relax before you have to push. Good luck, hope I helped.

Answer 8

You'll be fine. I had my son at 19 and my labor was induced too. Your nurse and doctor will talk you through everything that will happen. if you have any question feel free to ask them. That is what they are there for to make you feel comfortable.

You'll get into your hospital gown. They will give you a IV of pitocin to start contraction. Once the contraction has started you can get meds through the IV and/or the epidural for pain. They will check you ever so often. You'll need to get to 10cm and then you'll push. It helps if someone holds your head for you.

First time labor usually takes a while but that is not always the case. My labor took 13 hours but only 2 hours with my second son. Just breathe in deeply and let it out slowly and you will be just fine. Good luck to you and congrats.

Answer 9

Hey there,
Im 24 and expecting my 2nd baby. I was 20 when i had my first and i was completely unprepared (i didnt have any younger siblings or hadn't even held a baby before i held my own). Firstly I just want to express a few things to you.

There is no set way to feel when you have just had a baby and i suppose that most people DO want to curl up and go to sleep in a quiet room while everyone else wants to coo over the new baby. This is COMPLETELY natural and do not beat yourself up over it - You've been through a lot, please don't put yourself through more by thinking you are wrong - You may just need a rest!

Probably the best thing you can do is be relaxed and laid back about the situation, try not to get wound up and if you feel like you need help - Ask for it (there is no shame in it), motherhood is very hard and noone can be expected to do it all themselves especially when you don't feel 100% (like after you've just had a baby).

Its not easy but its very important to give yourself credit for all the little things.

Best of luck.....And come back to us if you need anything at all....xxx

Answer 10

Don't be scared I had my first at 18 and although I didn't need to be induced with him I did with my 3rd, and it really isn't any different pain wise it might make the whole thing a lot quicker thats what happened to me but on the other hand the doctors said it can take 24 hours just try and see it as a small bit of something wonderful the more relaxed you are the easier it will be and don't think you're lame because you're not you're perfectly normal, good luck and try not to worry too much