Can someone tell me the cons of inducing?

[sweetmila]

I'm 38 weeks and I have an appointment tomorrow and I was going to ask her to induce me at exactly 40 weeks if he hasn't came yet. But are their any dangers?

[newbabyak]

I was induced without dialating first, was not a fun experience. I had no drugs or epidural, which I'm pretty sure was a mistake. Baby ended up in serious distress, thankfully she came on the last push they were giving me before moving to emergency c-section. Not sure if that was from being induced though, may have happened anyway. My husband works 1500 miles away, so for us it was the best decision at the time. I'm not sure what we'll do this time around.

[Honey5]

Shelly every single one of these ladies answered the question to the best of their ability I'm sure or used their personal experience to assist. Sweetmila asked for cons not your pros. You're incorrect anyway. You can be induced without dilating because they'll give you cervadil to get it started.

[2Loveis2Live]

Every pregnancy is different. I'm a ftm and I was induced a few days ago for medical reasons and it led to me having a c section. I was scheduled to have a vaginal delivery. Good luck!

[shellyshelbert]

people r so dramatic on here. seriously considering deleting the app. its more annoying then helpful. people need to take peoples questions more seriously.. for 1. the doctor wont induce u if ur not far along enough or dialated enough..and i got a induction at 39 weeks and it was a great experience i loved it. induction or not most women want a epidural its really no big deal. ur no failure for wanting one. i had
one and it made
my birth experience great i was in no pain and got to enjoy my child and birth with no pain.

[AriesQT]

Ftm...was induced 3 days b4 my edd....no medical reason....the pros: I didn't have to wonder when I would go into labor; my husband wouldn't be stuck at work an hour away if I did go into labor; I got the epidural; delivered a healthy baby vaginally.....each person is different...My induction was great....no cons....sorry...good luck!

[1st_time_mother]

Oh wow. No good.

[sweetmila]

Thanks for the info ladies!! :)

[csections]

The babys lungs might not be developed

[love_being_his_mrs]

Well medical necessity is when it should be done...but I've heard of OBs doing it because they're going on vacation! Or some other completely ludicrous excuse :(

[1st_time_mother]

Wow! Good info! Thanks. And yes I also thought induction was done when the baby was at risk and it had to be done... Right?

[HanEli1980]

Good info Love! Thanks!

[Honey5]

I thought inductions are only done if medically necessary not for convenience?

[love_being_his_mrs]

Yes! Baby could not be full term yet, and babies born even a few weeks early can have complications.  Intervention begets intervention.  Since baby isn't telling your body, "Hey, it's time!" - your body might not respond to it at all. You greatly increase your risk of vacuum or forceps delivery,  and your C section risk is also very high. (Having had one, please try to avoid!  It's *major* surgery!) Your labor will be more uncomfortable,  as pit contractions are unnaturally strong.  So, you'll likely need an epidural (which carry risks) and then be confined to your bed for duration of labor. You limit your laboring positions since you'll have to be on your back (the least effective birthing position). You need to move in labor to help baby to come down, and since that option will most likely be gone, that's why instrument assisted delivery or c section becomes necessary.

Look, I know it's uncomfortable and so many women do it...but you can't be pregnant forever :) Baby will come!  Hang in there! I don't mean to scare you, I just want you to avoid any complication if you can!

[scarletbegoniass]

Chances of c section are greater
Fetal distress risk is greater which would lead to c sections
Pain may be increased because of the medication they use called pitocin

[hellojojo2200]

I dont kno that.much about it but I do know this:
It makes labor MMUCH more painful..and almost insures ur gunna need an epidural

It greatlt increases ur chance of having tto have a.c section