I'm due to have my first baby in 4 days, and I am not coping mentally at all.
I have ranted and raved on other forums about this, but I'm honestly curious (and please do not judge me, or tell me I'm being an idiot - if I wanted those comments I'd ask for them, I'm simply here to ask one question).
Is it possible to request an induction this late, due to your mental health?
I'm through the public system, haven't got a specific OB or anything, was seeing the midwives through Shared Care with my GP but don't have any appts now until I'm 41 weeks.
I'm honestly not coping with this at all, I've always been a very emotional person, have had anxiety and depression in the past (to the point of self-harming - this was a few years ago) and it's all starting to come back now (the anxiety and such). Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to hurt myself, or my baby, or anything like that.
I know an excess of hormones in these last weeks is normal, but I'm seriously not coping and am already considering going into hospital and lying to try and get them to induce me.
First of all, you are not being silly, and nobody on this site will judge you for a very real crisis. Please phone the birth suite today and make an appointment to see a midwife. Mental health care is very important, and whilst induction pre dates is not generally a good idea in a healthy pregnancy, there are many valid reasons for interventions and a crisis like this may be one of them. Speak to you midwife, talk through your concerns. You may find that you are suitable reassured and decide to let the pregnancy finish naturally, or you may decide between you that an induction at this stage is best for your mental health. If you can't get in to see a midwife today then go and see your GP to talk this through. Please don't feel alone, you are not the first woman to feel like this and the midwives at the hospital will treat you with the compassion you deserve.
As Traveller said, your not silly at all and no-one will judge you here.
Absolutely you can request an induction based on your mental state. I am pretty sure that it falls into the "criteria" for patient requested inductions. As Traveller also said, call the Birth Suite and speak to a Midwife.
I guess the other thing is that it is quite normal to feel emotional, overwhelmed, nervous, scared and many other emotions at this stage in your pregnancy. Your not far at all from your due date so this is bound to bring up some emotions with you.
I'd also recommend doing your reading as to what is involved with induction. Just so you know that if they are prepared to go ahead with induction, you and your partner can know what to expect.
I wish you all the best and hope you are feeling better soon and holding your beautiful little girl in your arms soon!
Please help :(
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