induction

[twinklestars]

hi, just wondering if anyone knows if you can be induced before babys due if you ask? i have 2 special needs kids & my fear is i will go into labour at nite like 2am & i live alone & my partner works nites& we dont live together so i thought if i could be induced at least i be in hospital during day & have my partner watching boys during day & a carer at nite if i am unable i will have to talk to doc bout having a c/s . thanks

[julie_ann_jules]

hi,
I was induced with my first baby and third baby at 38 weeks. Both times were for medical reasons though. I'm not sure if they will schedule an induction for convienience. They will schedule a c/s for convienience so I don't see why they cant!
Jules

[Liviam]

Considering your reasons are extremely valid & providing their won't be any risks I'm sure you'' be able to come to an arrangement with your dr. I was going to have to be induced on a set day as I had absolutely no-one to look after DD for two weeks. You need to do what is best for everyone in your family. Good luck with your decision.

[Traveller]

I know of someone who had a social induction (the type you are desribing) for childcare reasons, and given your valid reasons for asking I am sure you could find a sympathetic GP.

However a small word of warning, inductions when bub is not ready are often more difficult (painful) on your body and on your baby. Also they can take a couple of days to get going which may not help you with your childcare. I would suggest you might be best to discuss the options with a sympathetic obstetrician and come to a decision that way. Remember do not be afraid to ask for help from friends, although I do appreciate this can be difficult when your children have special needs.

Good luck for the rest of your pregnancy and I hope you come to a decision you are happy with

T
xx

[twinklestars]

thanks for your replys i am with services for my sons & can have carers,homehelp,respite ect but they need to have a set date cause waiting lists once im in hospital i be ok as i have people to care for boys it if i go into labour in wee hours i wont have anyone & i cant leave kids alone i went in wee hours with last 2 also 1 of my boys has a feeding tube in his tummy & only me & my partner know how to fed him , his also non verbal&autistic & my parents are in there late 70s & said to old & my partners folks live 2 hours away but i will talk to my doctor maybe i will have to just do a c/s thanks for your advice though

[AliB]

Hi twinklestars

Similar to your question about whether you can have a c/section for non-medical reasons, this is something that you should talk to your primary caregiver about. It may be dependant on hospital policy or may be your call.

Alternatively, they may be able to suggest ways of addressing the concerns you have through practical means ie how to arrange the necessary support. They might be able to put you in touch with the right people or services, or have some great suggestions of how to deal with the uncertainty.

Also, keep in mind that even if they agree to induce at say 39 weeks, or even 38 weeks, who's to say you won't go into labour the week before. So really the practical side of thing is something you need to tackle anyway, as impossible as it may seem now.

to you, I don't envy your tricky situation xo

[avribr]

I asked to be induced with my last baby at 38 weeks and my gyno was happy with that, I also had a really great midwife unlike the time before. I asked to go early as it was just convienent with my partners work with time off and looking after our other child. Can't hurt to ask. Good Luck!!!