c-section to avoid get induced?

[Fab]

Its not bullying its called having an opinion - this is what i found rude, a lady trys to tell you her experience and you just take it as a personal attack and refuse to listen to her. Im not arguing with you i have other stuff to do good luck in your pregnancy.

I'm sure you have already convinced yourself that they way you express your very accusatory name-calling opinion is "just having an opion" rather than bullying

 

[Ceebump]

Anddd all 4 ladies who had induction when i was in had the tablet after me and went into labour during the night then i went next day
(just giving positive feedback from induction)

 

[knopk@]

No one can bully you into anything, ladies on here shared their experiences (whilst you only have anxiety and not the experience of either natural birth, induction or c-section)
It doesnt make your anxiety invalid but I think your posts are coming across quite rude.

Anyway, all the best in whatever you decide to do.

 

[Fab]

No one can bully you into anything, ladies on here shared their experiences (whilst you only have anxiety and not the experience of either natural birth, induction or c-section)
It doesnt make your anxiety invalid but I think your posts are coming across quite rude.

Anyway, all the best in whatever you decide to do.

Well, according to some people in here - my so-called anxiety was just an excuse for wanting a c-section rather than just to come clean that I apparently wanted a c-section as default.

If you go through the thread you will see that I'm only replying in the same tone I received replies. Although, I don't feel I have been rude towards anybody but RedBear, when she decided to accuse me for various things.

So if anybody feels that I have been rude towards them, except for RedBear, then I do apologise and I didn't mean to be rude but was probably rather frustrated.

 

[Fab]

Anddd all 4 ladies who had induction when i was in had the tablet after me and went into labour during the night then i went next day
(just giving positive feedback from induction)

Congrays with Harvey Jack
I know there are postive experiences with inductions, and knowing what I know now, after my app today, then maybe I'll be more receptive towards inductions and perhaps, who knows, maybe I'll choose an induction if I reach 40+0.

For me it's just important that I know I can go with different options, which makes me feel more safe with inductions as well as going over due.

 

[Froslass]

Just came back from my consultant app today and everything went well - well, according to my wishes.

We have agreed that they will start sweeping me from week 38 to give "nature a helping hand", as the consultant put it, and if I haven't gone into labour by 40+0 then I will have the option to either;

a. Get induced
b. Get a c-section, which will be booked in case I choose this
c. Postpone my c-section to a day later in my pregnancy I feel comfortable with
d. Wait until I go into labour and/or follow the normal "routine" for women being over due

Seeing the consultant in 3 weeks again and if I still feel the same way, then they will put it into my birthing plan. Words can't explain how relieved I am.

To other women who are sharing the same thoughts as me, then I can tell you that the consultant was so kind and understanding and to quote her "you have obviously read the NICE guidelines and you have the right to an elective c-section and we can't refuse that".

However, she also understood, unlike most women in here, that I'm not opting for a c-section as a default but actually hoping for a natural birth hence they are going to start sweeping me from week 38 and still have the option for an induction by 40+0 if I feel more comfortable about it by then.

I'm glad your appointment went well, and I really hope you get the natural birth you want xx

 

[Ceebump]

Welll they cant force u to have anything you dont want' .. Ur body .. Ur baby .. Ur birth good luck

 

[katie_lou]

Hun if u want a section by all means go ahead and have one a lot of women on here are just trying to advise you not all inductions are bad and there is a lot of very positive inductions (like mine) .

I hope you have the birth you want and I wish you all the best x

 

[SRob]

I hope being induced isn't all bad - looking very likely I'll be induced C'mon baby

 

[katie_lou]

I hope being induced isn't all bad - looking very likely I'll be induced C'mon baby

I was induced and it was great lol would deffo do it again x

 

[Froslass]

Another option Fab is that instead of being induced as such, you might be dilated enough to just have your waters broken, and then things progress naturally from there x

 

[Fab]

Another option Fab is that instead of being induced as such, you might be dilated enough to just have your waters broken, and then things progress naturally from there x

Well that's what the sweeping from week 38 will hopefully do - fingers crossed
But will definitely ask at my next app but reading up on it, it unfortunately doesn't guarantee a natual labour, but thanks for mentioning it.

Spent some reading up on reflexology yesterday and have decided that Im going to have a weekly treatment from now to week 36 and then twice a week from week 37 It may or may not help but at least it will be a little treat

 

[Froslass]

Theres a good chance with the sweeps you'll go into labour yourself xx

If you're booked for a planned c section anyway, it might be worth seeing if they can break your waters the day before if you know what I mean? x

 

[Fab]

Theres a good chance with the sweeps you'll go into labour yourself xx

If you're booked for a planned c section anyway, it might be worth seeing if they can break your waters the day before if you know what I mean? x

Ah now I get - great idea!

 

[Froslass]

I've had a few friends who were induced that way, and all had natural births xx Just another option if you're looking to avoid pitocin etc xx

 

[CARNAT22]

Just came back from my consultant app today and everything went well - well, according to my wishes.

We have agreed that they will start sweeping me from week 38 to give "nature a helping hand", as the consultant put it, and if I haven't gone into labour by 40+0 then I will have the option to either;

a. Get induced
b. Get a c-section, which will be booked in case I choose this
c. Postpone my c-section to a day later in my pregnancy I feel comfortable with
d. Wait until I go into labour and/or follow the normal "routine" for women being over due

Seeing the consultant in 3 weeks again and if I still feel the same way, then they will put it into my birthing plan. Words can't explain how relieved I am.

To other women who are sharing the same thoughts as me, then I can tell you that the consultant was so kind and understanding and to quote her "you have obviously read the NICE guidelines and you have the right to an elective c-section and we can't refuse that".

However, she also understood, unlike most women in here, that I'm not opting for a c-section as a default but actually hoping for a natural birth hence they are going to start sweeping me from week 38 and still have the option for an induction by 40+0 if I feel more comfortable about it by then.

I must say I am very impressed with your hospital if they are giving you all of these options and the fact they were discussing elective c-section versus induction at your 28 week appointment???

At my hospital you get the following:

* no sweeps until 41w if you are having a healthy, low risk pregnancy
* appointment at prolonged pregnancy clinic once you at least 4 days overdue (you will have MW appointment, ultrasound to check placenta and waters, internal scan to check cervix, you are offered a sweep and given an induction date)
* induction offered ideally before 41w 5d but does not have to be accepted

I was advised very early on that elective c-sections are NOT routinely offered at my hospital (http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/OURSERVICES/SERVICEA-Z/WH/MAT/Pages/CSonrequest.aspx)

As someone who looks to be heading towards being offered an induction I have re-read through this thread with interest and although I really DO NOT want an induction, I want a c-section even less!!

 

[CARNAT22]

Also the stat I have been given in my literature from the hospital is that only 1 in 7 sweeps prevent induction??

 

[cosmicgirl]

Very sensible carnat.
As someone who has experienced both c section and induction, I think you've got the right idea. Induction over section any day.
I was always really scared of induction but it's nothing to be scared of and in fact this was my best delivery yet x

 

[russellmuscle]

You are so wise Nat.

Personally I would choose induction over section purely because a section is a very risky surgery whether it is planned or not.

I don't think surgery should be used unless need be but then thats my labour plan an everyone has their own idea of their labour.

Also, I hope you don't get your stats purely from the internet, if so I hope it's trusted sites ie NHS - I wouldnt leap into surgery after reading google.

xxxxxxxx

 

[Mrsyogibear]

Hmm as far as im aware unless you have had a previous section or a very good reason, safetly for you or baby health probs, probs in pregnancy ect you don't have a choice of a section.

Tbh it's not a choice you should make lightly IF you did have a choice, its major surgery and higher risk also the recovery is not easy. its not something they will just let you have and its not an easy option trust me.