Not dialated...how long does induction last?

[MamaBear0612]

Got my cervix checked this morning (ouch!) and not dialated, but being induced next Tuesday for medical reasons. Wondering how long I can expect induction to last, assuming I'm still not dialated when they begin the process. Has anybody been induced when their cervix wasn't ripe, and if so, how long did it take for the baby to come?

[MamaBear0612]

It's very useful hearing all of your stories and advice...thanks! And keep em coming... :)

[Steph_b]

for me it was less than 24 hours from the start of picotcin to when my daughter was born, good luck!

[mikaleen]

With my first I went in at night, they placed the cervadil every 4 hours through the night and started pitocin at 7:30 the next morning.  She was born at 1:06 that afternoon.  A good friend of mine was induced the same day and after 24 hours ended up with a c-section.  There's just unfortunately no way to really tell until you are there and in labor, how your body will react.

[lisa1905]

I got induced while I was not dilated. After they  induced me I was in labor for 32 hours , finally I got c-sec . the best thing is to be relax and dont worry about anything . ur baby will be here really soon , and u will hold ur baby in ur arms and u will forget all ur pain and waitting , good luck on urbig day :)

[sadies93]

My friend was induced. She was 100% thinned out but wasnt dialated. They used pitocin to induce her. She was in labor for 36hours and had 3rd degree tears. They broke her water at 30hrs and 6hrs later she had her little girl.

[FreshLove]

It depends on how ready your body is, just like spontaneous labor it can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Though unlike spontaneous labor there's no gradual increase in intensity because of the pitocin..it's like BAM contractions start, lol. Good luck!

[chelc23]

I was induced on a Monday night hard contractions started Tuesday afternoon delivered Wednesday morning. I hear if you get an epidural and potocin its faster then the pill..

[MamaBear0612]

Sure, good luck. :)

[DBABYD]

I'm going into the hospital Tuesday evening to have my lil girl on Wednesday. You and I will have to keep eachother updated!! This is my first and I'm officially 40 weeks 1 day today. I'm not dilating so this date is when my doc is on call. Good luck and lets def keep eachother updated!!!

[Ivana9087]

I was induced with my first and had her in 6 hours and I was 1cm for 2 weeks

[MamaBear0612]

It sounds like for most people so far at least it was less than 24 hours...

[LovemyKids86]

I was induced with my first and used cervadel...I was not dilated and only 20% effaced, from 8pm-5am I had dilated to a 1 1/2 and was about 80% effaced...from 8am-130pm I was in labor...she was born at 1:39pm

[cnj76]

I was induced with my son... I went in on a Tuesday night for antibiotics and such since I was positive for group b strep.. and Wednesday morning, they broke my water and 7 1/2 hours later he was born. It varies from woman to woman.. All depends on how ready for your body is for labor. At my last ultrasound with him at 36 1/2 weeks, he was measuring 7lb 1oz... I had him when I was 39w4d and he came out 7lb 11oz. He's the chunkiest little baby right now lol

[MamaBear0612]

Sounds like a lot of our babies are going to have similar birthdays. Congrats and good luck, ladies. :)

[steph_ut]

I'm glad you asked this since I'm getting induced tomorrow and hadn't dilated as of yesterday. My doc didn't seem overly confident he would be born within 24 hours but he's letting me opt for non-chemical methods first like a foley bulb and AROM. Good luck!

[mekamomoftwo]

I was induced with my first I had him 13hrs later....it seems to me induction makes delivery longer but u gotta do what u gotta do I just hope my second is quicker

[MamaBear0612]

The last time she was measured she was 36 weeks and 6 lbs 5 oz. I know those measurements aren't always the most accurate, but I'm guessing she'll be round 8 lbs at birth. I'm on the small side but her father is not so I wouldn't be surprised if she's a chunky girl lol.

[rachyrou]

You'll be fine, it's surprising what we can do, (That's why we're the stronger sex ;) )hehe. Have they given you an estimated weight for your baby? And it's true, you forget the pain so quickly the minute you hold them. It's all so worth it, the relief I felt when I held her.. was unbelievable. I had a tear, 11 stitches and a graze, but didn't care, I was being stitched up, having gas and air and just staring at her. I'm excited for you. I can't wait to do it again in January- so It can't be that bad right :) all the best xxxxx

[nachosgirl]

I got the cervadil with my first. It worked well but it has to stay in for 12 hrs, & it started up the pain .  I had it put in at 3 pm I gave birth to my baby girl the next day at 1:15 pm. I also had the gel put in w/ my 2nd baby that didn't work ad well I had to have a second dose.

[Myheartoryours]

I got induced at 1cm and had my son 23 hrs later

[danbaby88]

Im def open for epidural again as this littleman is back to back :( i have no pain treshold at all!! Im only 37+2 and his movements are so uncomfortable they make me wince!! As soon as baby born you forget all the pain.. Its so worth it!! :) xx

[MamaBear0612]

I'm ready for her, but definitely intimidated by the thought that I have to push something THAT big out of me lol. I'm sure we'll be okay, just gotta get through next week.

[rachyrou]

you'll be surprised how much pain you can handle- i'm rubbish with pain. You'll be fine :) Just relax and now you know it could be a little while (it might just be me being unlucky you know, I think 12 women In my ward came in, got induced and left with babies before I started!) all the best, you'll have your baby before you know it, but now, make the most of sleep while you can. :)  xxxx

[trying43]

I was induced all three of mine.  First took 24 hours, 2nd 1 1/2 hours, and third 7 hours.  I had and epidural with my first but they shut it off and no epidural with my other two.