My grandma advised me a few months ago NOT to have them induce me...I never thought to ask why at the time, but now I am wondering if there are any risks just out of curiosity...
Thanks!
2007-12-11 05:03:45 · 8 answers · asked by HellzBellz08 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Dear Sumr~
Thank you for asking. Instead of giving you a link I am going to list the hazards of induction from The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS). The US induction rate has doubled since 1989, rising from one woman in ten ( 10%) to one woman in five ( 20 %) in 2001 to nearly five women in ten in 2006 (50%). The World Health Organization recommends no more than 10% induction rate and only when medically warranted.
. First time mothers have approximately twice the llikelihood of a C-section with induction compared with natural onset of labor.
.Women who have had PRIOR VAGINAL BIRTHS may increase their chances of a C-section five times if the cervix is not ready for labor and they are given "cervical ripening agents."
.Induction agents can cause unterine hyperstimulation (contractions too long, too strong, and too close together). This can cause fetal (baby) distress.
.Induction of labor involves the need for other interventions: IV drip, continuous electronic fetal monitoring, usually confinement to bed...that can also have risks associated with them.
.Rupturing fetal membranes, a routine component of labor induction, can cause fetal distress and increases the likelihood of a C-section. It may also precipitate umbilical cord prolapse ( a life-threatening emergency for the baby). 40% of all full term births involving cord prolapse were induced labors.
.Induced labors are usually more painful, which can incrase the need for epidural analgesia. Epidurals introduce a higher probability of a host of adverse effects on the labor, the baby, and the mother.
.Cytotc, although widely used as an induction agent, is neither formulated nor intended for use in labor. It's manufacturer, Searle, has repudiated its off-label use as an induction agent because of its risks. Do a GOOGLE search on Cytotec to check out the list of adverse effects.
I would encourage you to go to www.motherfriendly.org to continue educating yourselves on the problems and hazards of induction of labor.
Of COURSE there are warranted reasons for induction of labor. They do NOT include being tired of being pregnant or the fact that the OB will be out of town next weekend.
Try to remember that birth is a process, not a medical event.
Birth blessings and best wishes in making YOUR choices regarding your birth.
2007-12-11 05:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by doula1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The most common reason for labor induction is that the pregnancy has gone 2 weeks or more past the due date. The baby may get too big if you carry it this far past your due date. It may not be able to get enough food from inside your body. Your doctor might also recommend labor induction if:
Your water breaks before you go into labor.
You have high blood pressure.
You have a serious infection.
You have diabetes.
One risk is that the medicine might not work. If your labor won't start with medicine, you might need to have a cesarean section (also called a "C" section). Or the medicine might make your contractions too strong. If this happens, your doctor might stop the medicine and wait for a while, or do a cesarean section. If your labor is induced because of medical problems, there might be other risks.
2007-12-11 05:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by nicole b 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My doctor told me nothing more than regular labor. We induced labor with my first baby and I do NOT regret it ONE BIT. My cervix was already soft and ready so I just needed poticin. I had plenty of time to get antibiotics I needed for the Group B Strep, I had plenty of time for the epidural and the best part was that I was able to have my mom from California there, my husband had time to finish up last minute things at work and I was guaranteed that my doctor would be there! My labor was perfect.. I didn't have any pain but once I hit 10 cms it took 3 pushes and out she came healthy and happy.
I am now prego with #2 and we both agree 100% that if the opportunity comes up, we will induce labor again.
EDIT:
My doctor did not lie to me, AND I did do my research to back it up before we made the decision. My cervix was ready.. I was NOT confined to bed even with my IV drip. I had the option to stop the induction at ANY time so if things wouldn't have worked out, I could have turned the IV off (which I did btw, so I could sleep through the night) and I wouldnt have had to had a C-section. And regardless of getting the induction, I would have opt for the epidural so those risks were not "extra". I dont believe that induced labors are more painful.. and I want to see proof of it if anyone wants to preach that. My guess is that the induction takes longer, so moms feel like it hurt worse then other births. either way I didnt feel any pain.. and again I dont regret it ONE BIT.
I was induced for a medical reason.. just not an emergency situation. ALL pregnancies are different. Its like the people who want to have a home birth because they think its safer and healthier for their baby.. sure but I can name a million reasons why it WOULDNT BE. Its just a matter of opinions, beliefs and trust in your doctor. I trust my OB 100% and I wouldnt have it any other way. BTW, this is the 3rd doctor I met before I decided he would be my OB.
2007-12-11 05:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kiari 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i became brought about through fact of Preeclampsia. My induction lasted 9 days and failed and that i ended up having a cesarean. Many medical doctors do not propose induction if it is not medically neccessary through fact there are bigger situations of cesarean as toddler would possibly not certainly be waiting to come again and could finally end up in misery. there is the prospect of having an allergic reaction to the countless drugs which I additionally experienced. have self assurance me the final project you prefer is a purple, enflamed start canal once you're approximately to have a new child. in spite of the certainty that the tip of being pregnant could be quite uncomfortable, induction can be quite uncomfortable too, surprisingly if it is not useful. you're actually not allowed to upward push up and pass around an identical way you may once you pass into hard work of course through fact toddler ought to be monitored. As you be responsive to, laying in one place whilst pregnant isn't quite mushy. The gels are actually not mushy and you will could desire to be checked greater. additionally, contractions whilst on Pitosin can be quite very extreme. Inductions are maximum useful while a girl has already had a new child. they have an inclination to "remind" the physique what to do to get the toddler to come again out. notwithstanding, while your physique has by no skill long previous by using it earlier, the drugs are actually not as powerful. considered one of my medical doctors defined to me that the purpose of the drugs is to "irritate" the cervix and the uterus so as which you will pass into hard work. irritate is stable in view that's quite uncomfortable. stable success which contain your decision and remember each and every lady's journey with the drugs is distinctive. in the event that they have been fool-data each and every physique might probable sign proper up yet they are actually not. Congratulations on your toddler.
2016-10-01 09:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doula 1 was completely right. Additional risks of induction are: uterine rupture, and the pitocin used in the induction also can cause jaundice in the baby.
2007-12-11 06:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the pain is a lot more intense! my friend was induced this past weekend & she was in labor for 20+ hours. She said the pain was unbearable
2007-12-11 05:12:00 · answer #6 · answered by outlaw_heart79 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I sure hope not.
I was induced at 41 weeks and 3 days and other than extremly long and painfull labour (36hrs) had no complications.
2007-12-11 05:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by cutiej60 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes there risks
2007-12-11 05:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by dimond32 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋