Induction

[Gabi]

If I have to be induced, is there anything I can do to avoid further interventions? Specifically, how can I avoid an emergency Caesar? I've heard that inductions can lead to stronger contractions and a more distressed bub - which leads to caesarean.

[melham74]

I have heard this too, but I had 3 inductions and no problems I went the theory that every labour is unique.

[MantaRay]

Gabi, the surest way is not to be induced. I am sure Kelly will post in here when she sees it. Her last two clients who were induced had bad outcomes, so I'm sure she will want to point out the risks of induction and some ways to avoid it. Mostly when inductions are done there is no medical need, with monitoring it is safe to go longer than 40 weeks.

[kirsty_lee]

Gab, unfortuneatly in my case it wasn't the best situation. I was induced due to waters breaking and there being meconium. After 60mg of the hormone i was onlyn 2 cm dialated. Bubs heart rate was jumping rapidly from 175 to 80 and contractoins werent close together. I laboured on my own with no pain relief for 4 hours before i couldnt handle it anymore they were so intense. Then due to fetal distress i was taken for an emergency cesar.

[Visitor7]

I was induced with DD1 after my waters broke, and labour didn't happen naturally. I was one of the lucky ones where everything went smoothly and didn't need an emergency c/s. But I know many do. Yes, the contractions are a lot more intense. If it's not completely necessary to be induced, then try not to be.

[SamanthaP]

60% of first time mums being induced end in ceasarean section. Once you start intervention, then doctors and midwives will continue the interventions through to the end. If you google 'cascade of intervention' then I'm sure you will find some good info. If you don't need to be induced then don't be induced. Tiredness, partner going away, sick of being pregnant, sore back, big baby and being 40 weeks are not good reasons to have an induction. That's the best way to avoid the c/s at the end. And remember it's not just about this birth, but your next births, as having a c/s or traumatic birth this time, will influence you and your caregivers next time and make your battles that much harder.