My sister in law is due on May 10th. The doctor wanted to induce labor tomorrow, not for medical reasons, but because the doctor was going on vacation. My sister in-law decided not to induce because it is too risky. Has anyone ever head of this before? A doctor inducing labor one week early because the doctor was going on vacation? How absurd!!!!
2007-05-02 08:52:49 · 13 answers · asked by baby girl 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If that were me I think I'd be putting a complaint in!!!!
2007-05-02 08:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Claire O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor's convenience is the #1 cause of inductions; at least this one admitted it was the reason. Usually there is a made up reason. The baby is getting too big: translation - too many women due at the same time. Mother's comfort: translation: you've asked about the pain/discomfort and the doc thinks "doing something" will look better in case of a lawsuit. Failure to progress: translation -taking too much of the hospital's time, hospital needs the beds, doctor is going off call and wants to get the money rather than his partner/the hospital doc.
Etc, etc. The induction rate in the US and Canada is ridiculously high.
2007-05-02 09:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of it and I think that perhaps it was not only for the doctors convience, but he probably wanted to be around for the labor. If he was on vacation and she went into labor, who would deliver the baby? A lot of people induce for convience. I think that there are always two sides to every story. She should talk to him about the reasons if she is concerned or has questions. I would much rather have my babies naturally because I have been given pitocin and it was awful!
2007-05-02 08:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is ridiculous and extremly unsafe for that little baby! I'm glad she said no. I haven't heard of an example that extreme, but I have heard of a doctor inducing labor because he was tired of waiting around at the hospital for the lady to deliver. He wanted her to hurry up and have that baby so he could leave!
2007-05-02 08:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by amber 18 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, inducing, especially for first time mothers, can be long and painful, but I don't think there is any additional risks.
One week early is well within full term limits. If she already has some labor signs, then it really is OK to do it, probably better since there won't be a rush at 2:00a.m.
2007-05-02 08:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats not right i dont recomend inducing unless its past full term im sorry to say but you sister inlaw is stupid if she does
consequences: inducing can be immediatly or can take up to 72 hours and just to let you know contractions are much harder when induced
i was induced thats why i tell you mine was fast though it took 5 hours for me to deliver after getting induced but like i said it can take UP TO 72 hours so she better think of it good
if you dont beleive me ask a nurse about the time frame for inducment
2007-05-02 08:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that one. But I was induced with my daughter. The hospitial said I was two weeks late but according to my dates my daughter was exactly 9 months to the day on time! I always tell her this when she panics about being late.
2007-05-02 08:57:58 · answer #7 · answered by Angel_Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is carefully unethical. All scientific judgements are meant to be in step with what's suited for the affected person. This woman must be reported for malpractice at recent. Your cousin is authorized to refuse to be led to, jointly as nonetheless retaining an identical wellbeing care expert. And if the wellbeing care expert says 'properly you may not be my affected person then.' your cousin can sue her for malpractice. until eventually the wellbeing care expert can prepare medically why your cousin must be led to (it relatively is risky for various reasons and will boost c/s danger lots) then your cousin ought to refuse. upload: definite, this wellbeing care expert must be reported. until eventually there's a scientific reason (gestational diabetes, being a million-2 weeks over due, pre eclampsia etc) then a woman should not be led to. added extra, all of us has the suited to forget on the subject of the wellbeing care expert, no be counted if what they're asserting is sound or no longer. Your cousin shouldn't circulate to be led to if she does not choose to, and does not sense she desires to.
2016-10-04 06:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and the doctor was unprofessional. At the hospital there are ob on site in case hers isnt available to be present during the birth.
2007-05-02 09:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by beenie 21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know! my stepmom had her doctor induce also because of vacation. it seems so crazy to me too. but as far as risks, i dont think its harmful to mom or baby. i just dont like the idea because i would rather have my baby come on their own time.
also... can't a different doctor deliver the baby? i mean unless she absolutely insists her own doctor do it... because i could have had up to 3 different doctors deliver mine.. i think it is whoever is on-shift that day.
2007-05-02 08:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by ThrockGrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors are inducing more and more for stupid reasons...and they they wonder why their malpractise insurance is through the roof!!!
2007-05-02 08:57:08 · answer #11 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋