Asking to be induced?

[Danilynn617]

Has anyone ever done this before their due date? If so what was your outcome?
I'm extremely uncomfortable lately, with all the false labor and leg pain.. I can barely walk and my back has been killing me. I literally sit in a pool of sweat everyday even with the A/C on.. Idk what to do

[Lexyd]

I am for induction but everyone has their own opinions and experiences some people have had a rough time and both of my experiences with childbirth were wonderful first was induced and second was supposed to be but my water broke on its own, but if your doctor is up for it and so are you, I say go for it! You will either have a pleasant birth or you won't, no one can make it any better or worse for you. Lol.

[louieforlaughs]

i don't feel stepped on, info is good. every woman is different.

[sorenr]

I would personally try to avoid induction at all costs as I had such a horrendous time with it (forceps, 3rd degree tear)...having a natural labour 2nd time around was well worth the wait (for me anyway)

[kfrasher]

Just wanted to say abt the c-section comment..I've had three n never was on bed rest for 4 wks and been able to pick up my babies from the get go!! I have had to take it easy at times but so do mommies who delivar vaginally..just wanted to throw that info out there because I think there is a lot if miss information abt c-sections...not stepping on anyone's toes, just putting more info out there..:-)

[louieforlaughs]

jdreyn,
i'm curious to know why you want to induce when it sounds like you are so close already? seems like you will be early anyway. just curious.

[jdreyn]

I'm 37w4d and completely uncomfortable. Tuesday I was 2.5 cm and 60% thinned out. My babies head is so low my doc felt it was her finger, and my contractions are getting stronger and my back is consisting hurting now, and last night I got sharp pains down below... I go to the doctor on Tuesday & I'm.going to check to see about.inducing.

[louieforlaughs]

i am against induction. there are many hormones that are triggered during natural birth that are important for you to have and experience. you can miss out on natural oxytocin, which helps you bond to your child. you may not get your milk supply in when you want it either. and as someone else said, its likely you will need a c section. which will only keep you in bed rest for another 4 weeks and not be able to pick up your own baby. so you will just be doing what you are doing now, just hurting somewhere else. and probably very emotionally confused with all those hormones going crazy. so in my mind waiting for it to start on its own is a better option. of course its up to you entirely. just thought i'd mention things no one else had said yet.
best of luck and i hope you find a comfortable position for yourself.

[mrssandefur]

Lol I didn't get the exact kind I wouldst liked but they were good :)

[Sunshinne3]

I was induced with my first 2 pregnancies at 37wks only bcuz my blood pressure got 2 high. now am on my 3rd 30wks an they sayn the same.

[Lesley27]

lol its funny cause i just brought home some :) i HAD to get my BF some buns for lunch from the bakery ;)

[mrssandefur]

@parkersmommy & Lesley27 lol I made my honey go buy me some

[Danilynn617]

i was just at the hospital last night, she said since the babys head is so low lots of walking should help speed things along, no guarantee tho and ty mommies for ur input <3 good luck with everything

[Mom2amiracle2012]

I begged and he said he would do it at 39 weeks.

[Lesley27]

I know here its not considered till the 39 week mark... my one friend got the okay from her Dr and her reason was that she didnt want to be in the hospital over Christmas... again it all depends on your Dr... good luck tho, adn congrats your gonna meet your little one pretty quick!!

And lol mrssandefur... donuts :)

[auntie4life]

I asked if I could be induced on my due date and was told no.   My Dr doesn't do it until medically needed.  I wanted to know early cuz I am due Oct 16 and my nephews birthday is the 22 and I really don't want to have them share a birthday

[Msme3]

My dr is a 40 week nazi! we are moving in two weeks we have movers coming in one week I'm 3 cm dialate and over 37 weeks and my dr said no! It was a huge fight! I'm moving across country and she won't induce me not even by sweeping my membrane! If we were all famous n rich we would be getting a yes cus there is a red carpet event in 4 weeks! But legit reasons are given a no! I miss military hospitals they understand moves deployments and child care being an issue

[expectingbaby4]

On your next appointment if you are dilated ask your Dr to strip your cervix. It might help move things along. Worked for me. I was 38 weeks.

[Lexyd]

It's worth a shot to ask! Depends on where you live and who your doctor is I think. Mine won't let patients go after 40 weeks regardless, but with my second I was going to be induced at 37 weeks but a couple hours after I got there my water broke on its own. But I will be 37 weeks tomorrow and when I go back to doctor Monday if I've progressed any I will be having him next week most likely and I will still be 37 weeks.

[parkersmommy]

Ha ha now I want a donut.

[sweetkisses12]

Hell with my  first child I got induced because I wouldn't dilate by miself at 37 weeks. I kept going in to preterm labor from 32 weeks til then. But now I'm currently 31 weeks and very uncomfortable and I'm planning on getting induced but I have a different Dr. So idk but that's my birth plan and I do have a choice when it comes to deciding a plan your most comfortable with

[MamaBear0612]

I approached it with my OB awhile ago. She said we would think about it, but not before 39 weeks. Talk to your OB, but don't be surprised if they won't do it for another couple of weeks.

[JewelzD]

My daughter was due jan 15th doctor asked me on jan 5th if i wanted to be induced i said oh yes please went in jan 7th and she was born

[jenniekae81]

I asked with my 1 year old for them to induce me...not even extremely early, one day early, which was a Thursday. Because my exes Mom was flying up from Georgia on Saturday and we wanted to make sure she had all the time she could with our baby. Well my body/baby just wasn't even ready then. They tried a cervadil induction for 12hrs to soften my cervix and then tried to break my water and I was still too tight so we ended up opting for a csection. Which I regret because now at 31weeks5days I have to have another csection. They say if they induce before your body is,ready it greatly increases your risk of having to have a csection. And why put yourself thru the extra pain/recovery time if you dont have to? Sorry just my opinion from someone who has been there before. I know what its like to ve completely miserable, this is my 3rd fullterm pregnancy, but just hang in there hun

[smiley_one]

In most places they are not allow to induce you until you have reached 39 weeks. Unless it is medically necessary for yours or the baby's safety. It wouldn't hurt to ask your doctor about it. They might be able to give you some advice about how to cope with the pain. I've been miserable fro the past few weeks. So bad that my pelvic area gets this really bad sharp pains like it's about to snap and I can barely walk. It ***** :( Ask your doctor and let them know everything you have been experiencing. Good luck and Feel better :)