I go to the dr today and last week she told me that at this appt if im still pregnant she will schedule a date to have me induced... how long do they usually wait to induce over due pregnancys....? Do you have any experience in being induced how did it go? This is my first baby and Im so scared to be induced
2007-10-31 22:32:13 · 7 answers · asked by Alli 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
hi.Don't worry about getting induced.The doctors or nurses will administer a drug intravenously called oxytocin and the amount is carefully administered and monitored and the dose is normally doubled every 4 hours.My wife was induced and once labour pains started we had a beautiful baby girl born 52 minutes later.Before you do get induced the doctor will probably do a stretch and sweep which is a bit uncomfortable but not pain-full.This is where the doctor will stretch the membrane to loosen it.If all goes well you should be a proud parent in no time at all.Nothing to worry about.Hope all goes well!!
2007-10-31 22:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by magicmorph 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was just talking to my sister (who is a midwife) about this issue yesterday! Induction dates vary from area to area and country to country, but induction is usually scheduled around one to two weeks after your due date (longer if you ask). Induction is generally a less unpleasant experience than it once was (ask for as few drips and as little intervention as possible so you can stay mobile), and most women have no problems. But remember, there's nothing saying that you have to be induced if you don't want to be. As long as your baby's healthy and in no distress, there's very little evidence that it's really benificial - very few women actually give birth on their due date (more go beyond the date than give birth before it) because the date is pretty arbitrary to be honest! If you want to wait, don't be afraid to say so. Your baby can't stay in there forever, so it will make a bid for freedom eventually when it's ready! Best of luck!
2007-11-01 06:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by brightbonbelle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My doctor won't let me go over 41 weeks, but each doctor may have a different opinion of that. Don't be scared, you'll be fine. Just think, you've already done all the really hard work for nine months. I've never been induced, this is my first due on 11/8. Good luck to you.
2007-11-01 05:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by echelon 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually they let you go anywhere between 7-14 days over with the most common day being 10 days over before a scheduled induction. Sometimes if they have a lot of women booked in they will do it at 8 over or 12 over.
My induction sucked compared to my spontaneous labour but trust me, tell them what you want, make your opinions known. Like if you don't want a drip ask for the gel or waters breaking first (its usually gentler). Keep active during labour, try not to be tied down to monitors and drips if there is no need and everything should go fine. My induction only took 8hours so don't worry. It'll be over before you know it.
Best of luck
2007-11-01 05:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was induced and 12 hours after the beginning of induction I had my baby. It really wasn't any worse than natural childbirth. It went fine, I was monitored all the time and had plenty of staff around to help out when needed. Good Luck
2007-11-01 05:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by Diane B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as the pregnancy is going well you have no need to worry. my first child was 2 weeks and 4 days overdue, the doctor said it was a textbook pregnancy but if i went 3 weeks he was going to induce. turns out she was waiting for mothers day to be born.
2007-11-01 05:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by wombi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
normally in uk upto 12 days after, no longer.
2007-11-01 05:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋