Induced after c-section, worried about a friend, help!

[Londoner Claire]

Have any of you been induced after a section? I was told by more than one specialist that it can't be done as there is a very high risk to uterine rupture. A friends girlfriend had a section with her last child a year or two ago and has been booked in to be induced next week, she has also had an operation on her womb. I'm really worried.

 

[littlebump]

In our area they won't induce after a section. If you're not progressing second time around then they'll do another section - this happened to my friend who got to 8.5cm before they did an emergency caesarean due to lack of progress. I presume they just have different policies in different hospitals.

Hope she's OK

LBxx

 

[Lyndsey]

Yeah I have been told by my consultant that they will not induce you after a section so if you go over or need the baby out then they will do an elective section. It was related to increased risk of rupture and iritating the uterus.

I would encourage your friend to ring the unit and explain her concerns. You can refuse to be induced but I guess it depends on why she is having it done. Also don't forget you can ask for a second opinion if you aren't happy with something the Dr has said....

 

[Londoner Claire]

Thanl you ladies. It's the dad I am friends with and although I have quoted what people have said and what I have read, also what my consultant told me, he seems to be happy with it. I hope though that he tells his girlfriend what I said.

 

[*saulino*]

Hi'

I was told its a no no as well .
Katrina

 

[Londoner Claire]

Hi'

I was told its a no no as well .
Katrina

Thanks hun. Not one person so far has told me different anywhere, makes it more worrying really as I don't think they'll be saying anything. I hope she goes into labour and has a natural birth if not.

 

[Rachx]

It depends on how they intend to induce her hun its only the drip that causes risks as it doesnt mimic normal build up the gel/tablet is just a hormone that gently brings on a natural progressive labour so this would just be like her starting herself? Hope this helps Rachx

 

[Londoner Claire]

It depends on how they intend to induce her hun its only the drip that causes risks as it doesnt mimic normal build up the gel/tablet is just a hormone that gently brings on a natural progressive labour so this would just be like her starting herself? Hope this helps Rachx

Oh I didn't know that, thanks a lot hun. I'll ask him tomorrow.