hi jac i was induced at 36+6 weeks as one of my twins was very under weight and they didnt want to take any chances so was admitted to hospital at 3.30pm on March 30th 2005 at 4.30 the nurse placed gel on my cervix which was meant to make me dilate enough so they could break my water the next morning but the twins had other plans. They arrived at 12 that night. If i had a choice again id be induced as i was in hospital so if i needed anything i was there when you go into labor on your own you could be anywhere then youd need to rush to the hospital.
Kelly - If I were given a choice I would have no problem whatsoever waiting for spontanoeus labour, or trying natural methods to induce labour. However, I can not argue the point if my OB thinks that the baby is better off being induced and born early. Imagine if I refused to be induced because I want a 'natural birth' and something happend to my baby (there is concern that my placenta may not be working adequately). I trust my OB's opinion but feel upset that I may have to start the process unnaturally. You asked if the risks of inductions outweigh the benefits - well if the benefit is a healthy baby that needs to be born to grow and thrive, I would say that's all the benefit one needs. I don't find it helpful to hear that inductions are not as good for mum/bubs as natural birth (even though I agree with this in principle) when I may not have a choice.
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