Mandy asks…
Ladies, if you’ve had an induced labor, what’s your labor story?
I’m overdue and my doctor just scheduled an induction for Monday. I originally didn’t want to get induced because of the risk of complications- I was hoping to go naturally- but it doesn’t seem like the baby is cooperating! He thinks I will be able to get induced without complications because I’m dilated to 2.5 cm and have had a very healthy pregnancy, but I’m still scared!
I’m hoping that some other moms who’ve been induced will share their labor stories with me to give me an idea of what to expect.
Do you get your epidural or pain killers ahead of time? (Can you? LOL) How long was your labor? Were there complications? Did you end up with a C section? If you’ve had more than one child, was your induced labor much different from your natural one?
Thanks so much!
Michelle answers:
OK – I was induced TWICE! Haha – with my son in 2003 and my daughter in 2005. I had very normal/healthy pregnancies, but I did not start thinning, dilating, contracting – nothing at all with either of them. My son was 10 days over and my daughter was 6. Both went very smoothly.
With my son, my induction started about 7 am – went all day with barely anything!! Then, the hospital had a problem with the suction system and had to stop all non-emergent procedures at about 8 pm. So, they started again on the next day at about 7 – as soon as I had a little too much pain / discomfort, I got my epidural. Had my son at 7:46 pm (after needing the vaccuum because his head was huge – nothing to do with the induction).
My daughter – still hadn’t started any labor signs, so, they strated about 8:30 am, again, as soon as the pain made me uncomfortable, I got my epidural (which they had to redo 2x’s cuz it kept moving). Had my daughter at 11:24 pm.
Now, just because it took so long to have them – it was not at all painful – I was comfortable (thanks mostly to the epidural). Most of the time I slept, played games with my husband, watched movies. Seriously – it was not until I was ready to push with both that it actually felt like any kind of labor. I pushed with my son for about 1.5 hrs before they decided he needed a little help, then he was out within 30 minutes. And with my daughter I pushed for about an hour. That was the only part that felt like work. When people ask how long I was in labor – I’m not even sure what to tell them – because, for me anyway, it really was an easy experience.
(Sorry it was so long, but alot of times, people only tell about their bad experiences with induction)
William asks…
So…whats so bad about having a section? Especially interested in how they affect breastfeeding.?
Before and during pregnancy I was all about the most natural of natural of everything. Now as I am getting nearer the end of the pregnancy I am more about what is best for baby and me. (Of coarse I thought natural was always best….) Doc wants to give me Cervigel on my due date as I have a clotting issue, and it can make the placenta wear out sooner than usual. I posted a couple few questions asking about it, and looking it up online at different forums and have found many to be against inductions because they yield high rates of Cesarean. Doc has told me that I was at high risk for a section anyway (he doesn’t think baby will fit into the birth canal..IDK why he thinks this but he does.) I don’t have a problem with having a section. My thoughts are: nice sterile controlled environment- I like the sounds of that— but evidently I am missing something as there are lots of passionate people out there. But I have not heard why the sections are so bad……..so ???
Especially interested in how they r/t to breastfeeding.
I dont know that I want one or that I don’t. It’s a cascade. I have a clotting disorder, I’ve lost 2 babies in the past and my doctor has been great up to now and got us this far. I trust him to see us through. So, when he says induction, I say okay. (I’ve read and knew it was coming.) Induction = increased risk of section. So that brings me to the section questions….I just want my baby safe, and really I think out of me is the safer place for her all things considered. But I am going to speak with the hospital today about if I have to have a section, can I keep her with me afterwards and being sure someone in my family reinforces the no bottle issue to them while I am in recovery.
Thanks mommy of 3, that is my worst fear with a section. I want to hold her and feed her and I am so afraid I won’t be able to for a long time afterwards. But I am so glad you did okay and are doing well!
Michelle answers:
I have been induced twice, with my first pregnancy due to PIH and with my last pregnancy due to baby’s size. The inductions lead to long labors. My first was 19 hours long. My second I went into labor on my own and it was only 9 hours long. My third was 14 hours long, not including the 2 hours in the OR for the cesarean. So a big difference in the length of the labors. My second was also stuck in the birth canal and 2 hours of “getting nowhere” pushing lead to the use of the vaccum extractor to assist in her delivery, so it would have been much shorter if that was not a factor in that delivery. I feel the same way you do when it comes to the direction fo my physician, she has always had my best interest in mind and I trust her judgement 100%.
As far as a section being bad…?? No, it’s not bad…it’s just different and I feel more difficult. I have given birth vaginally twice and recovery was so much faster than with the c-section. Immediately after the birth of my first two children I was up walking around, eating and drinking normally. I had all IVs removed and was able to shower. But the biggest thing for me was the fact that after the surgery I did not get to hol dmy baby until about 10 hours after he was born. Now I know this is not the case with all c-sections, but the spinal made me very jittery and weak feeling so they would not allow me to hold him (not that I would have as I did not feel confident that I could hold him). After I got back to my room after the surgery my husband was holding him and I got to see him but it was not like iwth my girls where they were placed on my chest just seconds after being born. So not bad…just different.
🙂 I wish you the best of luck!
**My milk did not come in as fast as it did with the vaginal births, I was told by the nurses that it wa to the delayed reactions due to the c-section, it was taking longer for my body to realize the baby was no longer in my uterus.
Chris asks…
C-Section Question #2?
I just found out that I am pregnant with my second child!! For my first, towards the end of my pregnancy I had problems with my kidneys and was hospitalized for most of my final months! The doctor decided one day that he was going to perform a c-section because of 2 maybe 3 failed inductions and the constant pain I was in … Do you think that I will have to have a C-Section again? I have been reading up and people say that it is a serious risk to try and have a natural birth after a C-section .. Anyone Know or have any advice? Will I be able to have my second child natural? Thanks!
Michelle answers:
I had an C-section with my first after a 30+ hour labor and “failure to progress”. I’m currently pg. W/ #2 and will definitely be having a second C-section…
There is part of me that wants to have a natural childbirth SOOOOO badly. I want to experience it as a woman and I want to not have to deal with surgery. However, to me, the risk of uterine rupture is NOT worth the risk. I know it’s minimal risk, but even a slim chance that I could loose the baby after carrying her for 40 weeks… There’s just no way.
In the end, you just have to do what works for you. VBAC is much more common now than ever. Just make sure you have a doctor who is experienced with VBAC and a hospital who is ready for the “just in case”.
Best of luck with everything and congratulations!!!!!!!
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Ruth asks…
I am due in a couple of days and….?
I can’t stop crying today. I want him to come out so my body can get back to normal. The helper I have for my other 3 kids just bailed on me. I am in pain and haven’t slept in 2 nights due to not being able to lie down, turn over etc…. You know the regular pregnancy pains you get this late.
I guess what I am asking is anyone experience an emotonal upswing before going into labor? I haven’t been into natural labor in almost 10 years and my other 2 were inductions for medical reasons. I didn’t feel like this before I had my last 2, so just curious.
No harsh comments please I feel crappy today as it is.
Thanks.
No one will take my girls for a sleep over all at once. My little ones are only 1 and 2 so sleep and relaxation is non existent at this point. Thanks for letting me vent. I really needed to and feel a bit better, but am still ready for him to come out.
Michelle answers:
Your not alone hun, I’m 38+4 weeks pregnant and so i still have another 11 days left =/ I feel like you do already. At least your little boy could arrive anytime =). The days are going quick just not quick enough thou. No-ones pregnant forever, even thou it feels like that right now. In a few days time or even tomorrow, just think, you could be holding him in your arms =) x
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