enduced labor?

Question

im already 40 weeks and was wondering what the side effects of having ur labor enduced are

Answer 1

Here is a page to answer most of the questions: http://www.birthingnaturally.net/birthplan/intervention/induction.html

There are actually some risks to inducing. Besides the risk that it will not work, or that baby isn't quite ready, each method of induction has its own set of risks. Some methods, like cytotec, have greater risk for uterine rupture but have better success rates at starting labor.

Research your options and make the right decision for your baby.

Answer 2

My contractions when induced were REALLY hard. This can be stressful for the baby if it takes a long time for you to dilate and efface. My daughters had heart decelerations which were more pronounced after I was induced.

If you are induced, I don't want to encourage you to do something you might object to, but from my personal experience, an epidural really helps you cope. I went through labor 3 times (twice induced to assist labor that wasn't progressing) and I don't think I'd ever do it again without an epidural. I went through "natural" childbirth once, and for me once was enough. I know that I had killer contractions that I would not have been able to tolerate without an epidural the last time, when they induced me. I could feel no pain, but the pressure was enormous!

Just do what seems best at that time. Best wishes.

Answer 3

My doctor waits until you are at least 1 week late in hopes that nature will take its course as this is best and most often the easiest way, however when you just can't stand it anymore it is becoming perfectly safe to be induced, however keep in mind that it doesn't always take into effect right away and that means that you cannot walk around or even really change positions. You will have to lie uncomfortably on your back for hours :)

Good luck with your decision!

Answer 4

There are no side effects, but the pain sure is A LOT worse. I've gone thru both natural labor and induced labor, and there is quite a difference in the amount of pain. If you don't have to induce, don't!

Answer 5

Hi

As far as I understand it if you are induced, labour is likely to proceed quicker and more painfully than a natural one. YTour body doesn't have the chance to 'get into labour' naturally with its own hormones, artificial ones are used and the dose can be increased if obstetric staff dfon't feel things are progressing fast enough. Make sure you have adequate pain relief - people often require epidurals if they are induced. Also bear in mind you will be attached to drips etc so you may have to stay in/ on bed during labour. However I have a couple of friends who had induced labour that was fast and furious but hassle free and they managed on good old gas and air! You'll be fine - good luck x

Answer 6

Ok, I guess after reading all those answers I'm going to mix it up. My induced labor was less painful. She was out in 4 hours. My contractions didn't last long, it was like as soon as I went into full contractions she was ready to come out. that whole ADD thing, my daughter is top in her class and has great focus and communication skills, she very easy going and tries to solve problems on her own before coming to an adult. Everyone is different, this is MY experience with being induced. Talk to your doctor about it.

Answer 7

There are lots of side effects.

Increased chances of c-section, there's been suggestion that Pitocin causes ADD, Cytotec/misoprostol can cause uterine rupture etc etc.

edited to add; My induced birth was 8 hours. My non-induced births were much easier at 4 hours and 2 hours. Induced labor WAS more painful in my experience.

Answer 8

I was induced with both of my previous pregnancies and I have *heard* that it is supposed to be a longer, harder labor, but my first delivery was a breeze, and the second one was tough so I cant say for sure, they were both long, 13 hours the first time and 15+emergency C-section for the second. Good luck!

Answer 9

Read through this page of links:

http://www.hencigoer.com/articles

Risks include increased risk of foetal distress. Increased risk of forceps, ventouse (vacuum) delivery. Increased risks of epidural anaesthesia. Increased risk of Caesarian delivery. Risk of episiotomy and tearing. Risk of breathing difficulties or jaundice in the baby. Decreased chance of successful establishment of breastfeeding. Increased chance of maternal and foetal death. All of the risks surrounding a medicalised birth increase dramatically with the first intervention - induction. Most of the chemicals used for induction aren't even licensed for use in obstetrics - pitocin and cytotec are great examples. Cytotec is actually stomach ulcer medication, and it's own manufacturers don't recommend it for use in induction of labour due to a 25/1000 rate of uterine rupture (as opposed to 2/1000 with spontaneous labour) which can be deadly to mother and baby.

Please don't consider induction until at least 42 weeks. The risks of stillbirth due to placental age are 2/3000 for women who are 37 weeks pregnant, and 6/3000 for women who are 43 weeks pregnant. These are the facts in case the doctors try to scare you with stories of deaths due to placental age.

Thankyou for your time. Please read the link above, it's worth your time I promise.

I hope I didn't come across heavy handed, it's good you're looking into the facts before accepting medical procedures.

I wish you all the luck in the world, a lovely natural spontaneous birth and a happy and healthy future with your baby. Good luck!!!

Answer 10

the only side effects that i know of are haveing the baby before it wanted to meet the world... Not such a bad thing