Question on being induced

[LauraB78]

It seems that almost every woman I know that has been induced, ended up having a c-section.. I am just wondering for those of you that had to be induced, what was your experience? Did they have to do it more than once and did it result in a vaginal delivery or a c-section?

I have an appointment tomorrow and I have some questions, but my Dr. is seemingly anti-c-section, and I just want to be as informed as possible. I personally don't want to be induced for days on end just to suffer through all that if it is likely I will end up with a c-section anyway, you know? I am 39 weeks and my Dr. doesnt want me to go over (and I dont want to either!!) B.c I have had some complications during my pregnancy that make it a better decision to have the baby at 40 weeks, which is the end of the week..

Anyway, please respond with your expeiences! Thanks so much! Hope everyone is well! =)

[kc1021]

You already have a bunch of responses, but thought I would add mine also.  

I was induced at 40 weeks and did not have a c section.  My ob put in a foley balloon in my cervix to help dilate me to 4 cm.  (had painful contractions but it did the job!) As soon as I was 4 cm, which took all day, I went in to the hospital and they started me on pitocen.  Within 5 hours I was 10 cm dilated and ready to push.  My son was a big baby so it took 3 hours of pushing, but that had nothing to do with being induced.  

I think the pitocen worked perfectly because I had the foley ballon put in, which got the ball rolling.  Good luck!!

[LauraB78]

I am sorry the update is so late. Couldnt get online.. Computer/iPhone issues. Anyway, I am 2 cm and will be induced next Tuesday or Wednesday if nothing happens by then. I walked over a mile today and am really tired so I will try and get on tomorrow! Miss everyone and thanks for all the advice!!

Michelle- Omg!! Congrats! I think I missed to bfp!! I havent been online as much since j stopped working..

[justice6920]

WOW I cant believe its almost time for you to have your little guy! I know how excited and anxious you must be!

I was induced with my first at 38 weeks....... The dr hooked me up to pitocin..... at 3pm he broke my water (thats when labor started LOL almost immediately) and I had my DD Vaginally at 5:32 Pm..... Only pushed about 25 minutes and Out she came! My sister also was induced with my nephew and had a vaginal delivery! I am sure you will be just fine if they chose to induce........ Doesnt mean you will need a C section! Good luck! Your almost there!

[mami1323]

I was induced at 41 weeks.  My son was 9 lbs. 2 oz. and pushed for 2 hours but gave birth vaginally.  I think it's all circumstantial.

[stephanie1074]

Hi, I wanted to let you know that not all induced babies have to be c-section! I was induced with my first baby and had a SUPER easy time and gave birth vaginally and all naturale! I was induced at 7am, doc broke my water at 7:30, we had a baby at 9:56! Yes, just a couple of hours later. I guess I was one of the lucky one's there. Don't be too worried about it, I don't think being induced has anything to do with whether or not they have to do c-section or not. Good luck to you!

[Avanaar]

I was only dilated to 2cm before they induced me.  I hadn't really progressed much on my own and he was already "well done"!  lol  I know you're anxious to meet Jaxson, but try to wait at least a week after his due date to go into labor on your own (barring any medical problems).  If he's not out by then, evict him.  =D

Thank you for the comments!  It's a whole new world having him here!  Can't wait for your little guy to join us too!!