Ok, I have started this thread as I would like to know people's opinions on inducing labour naturally by yourself, without the 'say so' from a health professional.
I personally am against these theories for several reasons -
1. The risk of birth defects. I have read and heard in a variety of places/articles that if a pregnant lady is to attempt her own induction of labour when the baby is not ready it can cause birth defects and slow development of the child.
2. Why would anyone self medicate? Surely if your midwife or Dr thought your labour needed to progress more quickly, they would induce you themself in the way that it is SAFE to do so, or that they are QUALIFIED in doing that is best for you and for your unborn.
3. One article I read states - " "Some inductions are very low-risk and appropriate, even electively. But I think in general, the public is misinformed in terms of the risk."
Dr. Parker also warns about the medications used to induce labor, which could have harmful affects. "These are powerful drugs and medications used to induce labor," he says. "Given in the wrong amounts or not monitored appropriately, patients can put their baby at risk of hyperstimulation of the uterus too many contractions [which cause] fetal distress. There can be uterine rupture because the contractions are too strong and hard. There can be excessive bleeding and other problems that may ultimately result in an emergency C-section. And although we do a great job at C-section, there's still going to be that small percentage of women who have complications from those Cesareans." "
4. There are so many 'pro's and con's' around inducing labour, WITHOUT the recommendation of a healthcare professional - why would any Mum to be risk the possiblity of any of the cons happening to their unborn, when these cons could be avoided if we waited a little longer...
I'm really interested to know what you all think - and could we have an amicable discussion about it between us. This thread is not to cause negative feelings between any of us.
I think a healthy debate/discussion can take place without offending/upsetting others. Keep it clean guys!
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I personally am against these theories for several reasons -
1. The risk of birth defects. I have read and heard in a variety of places/articles that if a pregnant lady is to attempt her own induction of labour when the baby is not ready it can cause birth defects and slow development of the child.
2. Why would anyone self medicate? Surely if your midwife or Dr thought your labour needed to progress more quickly, they would induce you themself in the way that it is SAFE to do so, or that they are QUALIFIED in doing that is best for you and for your unborn.
3. One article I read states - " "Some inductions are very low-risk and appropriate, even electively. But I think in general, the public is misinformed in terms of the risk."
Dr. Parker also warns about the medications used to induce labor, which could have harmful affects. "These are powerful drugs and medications used to induce labor," he says. "Given in the wrong amounts or not monitored appropriately, patients can put their baby at risk of hyperstimulation of the uterus too many contractions [which cause] fetal distress. There can be uterine rupture because the contractions are too strong and hard. There can be excessive bleeding and other problems that may ultimately result in an emergency C-section. And although we do a great job at C-section, there's still going to be that small percentage of women who have complications from those Cesareans." "
4. There are so many 'pro's and con's' around inducing labour, WITHOUT the recommendation of a healthcare professional - why would any Mum to be risk the possiblity of any of the cons happening to their unborn, when these cons could be avoided if we waited a little longer...
I'm really interested to know what you all think - and could we have an amicable discussion about it between us. This thread is not to cause negative feelings between any of us.
I think a healthy debate/discussion can take place without offending/upsetting others. Keep it clean guys!
x x x
