My sister was induced due to pre-eclampsia, she had a pretty long labor but she did deliver vaginally after pushing for an hour, so not too bad.
Try not to worry and good luck!
I'm sorry you're so worried, honey. I know how it feels. Well, I was induced a couple of days after my due date and I did end up having a c-section; the doctor said that my son wasn't coming down the birth canal anymore and his head was getting swollen.
BUT, my sister was induced 2 years ago and SHE gave birth vaginally :) Every birth and doctor is different, honey. Good luck, I hope you deliver vaginally. Either way, you'll do fine! Congratulations!
I was induced at 36 weeks due to some suspected symptoms of pre-eclampsia. I did end up having a c-section because the baby's head never dropped. I do think the early induction played a role. I would definitely try to let your body go into labor naturally if possible.
I was induced at 38 weeks with my first, for a medical emergency with my blood pressure and managed a vaginal birth.
I was induced again (at 39w2d) with my second this time planned and by choice. This also resulted in a successful vaginal birth.
I am booked in for my third induction on Jan 31st!
Wish me luck..
Hey hon! I had my induction Thursday night and 24 hours later I delivered vaginally. I also got an epidural b/c the pain from the induced contractions was very intense. My biggest fear was that I'd end up having to get a c-section, but Jaiden's heart rate stayed high and he came out with about 1.5 hours of pushing (but he was a big boy!!).
It's up to you what you decide, but do talk to your doc abt it!
I was induced at 39 weeks due to hypertension and I had 2 friends that were also induced this year for various reason - in all three cases, our babies were born vaginally.
The chances of needing a C-section are higher with an induction but well over half the women who are induced have a successful vaginal birth - the odds are in your favor.
Ask your doctor what your Bishops score is - that will give "some" idea of whether the induction will be successful. The number is not 100% definitive though. I had an extremely low Bishops score and didnt come close to needed a C-section.