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Induced on Friday!
I'm mixed emotions excited. Getting induced at my 41 week mark and I'm trying to block out everyone bringing up stillbirth when it comes to being induced. Any advice anyone? Good activity and 130 heart rate.
That's fantastic! They will break your water and if you don't start contracting regularly, they'll start oxytocin. Best of luck - I hope it's quick for you!
I'm an L&D nurse and we induce SO many patients, the majority of which do perfectly well!
Know that in the induction process, they will intermittently monitor your baby initially, then when they start oxytocin, they will continuously monitor your baby to make sure it's coping well with labour.
The induction process can take up to 3 days, so bring a book/ipad/games. If your cervix is long and closed, they will likely start with a vaginal prostaglandin that can remain up to 24 hours behind the cervix. Unless you are contracting non stop, they will have a quick listen to your baby every hour, except overnight when you should try to get some sleep. After the prostaglandin, they may try a Foley catheter (a balloon they inflate in the cervix to mechanically dilate it). Again, they will listen every hour.
I hope this puts you at ease! If you have any questions, let me know!
Rachel
Know that in the induction process, they will intermittently monitor your baby initially, then when they start oxytocin, they will continuously monitor your baby to make sure it's coping well with labour.
The induction process can take up to 3 days, so bring a book/ipad/games. If your cervix is long and closed, they will likely start with a vaginal prostaglandin that can remain up to 24 hours behind the cervix. Unless you are contracting non stop, they will have a quick listen to your baby every hour, except overnight when you should try to get some sleep. After the prostaglandin, they may try a Foley catheter (a balloon they inflate in the cervix to mechanically dilate it). Again, they will listen every hour.
I hope this puts you at ease! If you have any questions, let me know!
Rachel
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I'm 3cm dilated already and 80% effaced does that have any say on how my labor might go?
Also my midwife said I ripened really nicely for being a 1st time....I'm just really nervous. Going in tomorrow. 7/8
I'm an L&D nurse and we induce SO many patients, the majority of which do perfectly well!
Know that in the induction process, they will intermittently monitor your baby initially, then when they start oxytocin, they will continuously monitor your baby to make sure it's coping well with labour.
The induction process can take up to 3 days, so bring a book/ipad/games. If your cervix is long and closed, they will likely start with a vaginal prostaglandin that can remain up to 24 hours behind the cervix. Unless you are contracting non stop, they will have a quick listen to your baby every hour, except overnight when you should try to get some sleep. After the prostaglandin, they may try a Foley catheter (a balloon they inflate in the cervix to mechanically dilate it). Again, they will listen every hour.
I hope this puts you at ease! If you have any questions, let me know!
Rachel
Know that in the induction process, they will intermittently monitor your baby initially, then when they start oxytocin, they will continuously monitor your baby to make sure it's coping well with labour.
The induction process can take up to 3 days, so bring a book/ipad/games. If your cervix is long and closed, they will likely start with a vaginal prostaglandin that can remain up to 24 hours behind the cervix. Unless you are contracting non stop, they will have a quick listen to your baby every hour, except overnight when you should try to get some sleep. After the prostaglandin, they may try a Foley catheter (a balloon they inflate in the cervix to mechanically dilate it). Again, they will listen every hour.
I hope this puts you at ease! If you have any questions, let me know!
Rachel
I've been induced a before for various reasons all my kids are just fine.
With my first baby i was actually induced TWICE 4 hours apart! I've never heard of what still birth with being induced, but i wouldn't worry :)
i was almost induce went to my appt friday and they were inducing me on a monday and right that they i went in to labor i was 41 weeks already and had a helthy 8lb 4 oz girl walk alot hopefully u go before they induce u
I was induced at 41 weeks and it went beautifully. I couldn't have asked for a better delivery and labor. I was so stressed and freaking out when I went in, but it went great. Don't worry to much it'll be ok. My daughter did have a bm before I gave birth and the nicu had to be there for her to check her lungs but she was ok.
I was induced with my first, and I had a great experience. Labor was quick and everything went smooth.
I was induced early 37wks as my little one stop growing. He came out perfectly healthy and is now 11mths as zooming around. My labour was short but the contractions came on feirce and painful. Hope this helps
Congratulations first of all... an just try an think positive I was induced with 2 of my babies an there were an are perfectly healthy. Sometimes it takes a lil bit longer but it's worth it in the end. To be able to hold ur bundle of joy is just perfect. Congratulations again an o will send positive thoughts an prayers ur way.
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