How often does an induction end in a caesarean?

[sweetpea678]

I was induced with my first to pre date due to pre e.

1st was 17.5 hrs labour gel 3 times, arm, drip, morphine, epi, vg birth no help there.

2nd was 3.45hrs gel twice, arm, drip gas and peth vg birth no extra help

3rd post date induction, arm as was already 3cm, gas for contraction pain and peth for pelvic seperationpain, 3.5 hr labour, vg birth no extra help.



Only advice I can give if you do get induced is to stay mobile and upright as much as possible, I did even with monitors on.

[Taurean]

My two cents worth:

My sister was induced with both her boys. First one she was put on the drip as the gels alone didn't work and labour was intense but quick (about 5 hours) but she did have an epidural and forceps. Second son was induced by breaking her waters and she went on to have a completely 'natural', drug free water birth in under 4 hours. She RAVES about her wonderful second birth!

I have 4 other friends (that I can think of right now) who were also induced and only one of them had a CS which was due to complications with the bubs before she was induced. The other three all had epidurals but quick labours.

It is good to do the research early though in case you find yourself being induced (and I'm doing the same). Knowing how the hormones work in a 'natural' labour, what your options are and what to expect with an induction really help you deal with the situation as best you can IMO.

[BellyBelly]

Don't mean to nit pick... but an artificial rupture of membranes or breaking of the waters isn't officially natural... it was artificially induced. But she sounds like she had an awesome birth and is happy so thats all that matters.

Also, depends on the form of induction. Breaking of the waters is MUCH different to synto induction. Doses are different and there are other factors to consider too. First timers are also more likely to have a c/s from induction I believe. A midwife in the RWH says the scope is somewhere around 50-75% for first timers put on synto.

[Taurean]

Don't mean to nit pick... but an artificial rupture of membranes or breaking of the waters isn't officially natural... it was artificially induced. But she sounds like she had an awesome birth and is happy so thats all that matters.

I guess that is true. I personally like to think of natural as drug free. It was an incredible birth though and she was so lucky to get 'stuck' in the bath. That bit was definitely artificial as she lied to the midwife about being stuck so she could deliver in the water! Sounds like the midwife was onto her though but just agreed to 'go with the flow'. LOL!

[BellyBelly]

I know what you mean... but yeah forceps, inductions, episiotomy, vacuum, drips, machines, managed third stage (syntometrine) ... eck! Interesting how the word natural has evolved these days! Scary!

You have to take your own plug in if you want a waterbirth and tell them to get their hands off your property - they aren't allowed to touch without your permission :P

[Taurean]

I know what you mean... but yeah forceps, inductions, episiotomy, vacuum, drips, machines... eck!

You have to take your own plug in if you want a waterbirth and tell them to get their hands off your property - they aren't allowed to touch without your permission :P

LOL! My sister had been told by her gorgeous yoga instructor to tell them it would be impossible to get out so she could stay put. It worked a treat! The midwife did sound fabulous though. It was at a birthing centre so I'm guessing she was as happy to see it happen as my sister was to do it.

[Tobily]

I know what you mean... but yeah forceps, inductions, episiotomy, vacuum, drips, machines, managed third stage (syntometrine) ... eck! Interesting how the word natural has evolved these days! Scary!

You have to take your own plug in if you want a waterbirth and tell them to get their hands off your property - they aren't allowed to touch without your permission :P

Slightly OT but heard a story from someone the other day on this that was an eye opener.

Seems some hospitals are onto this tactic have taken to attaching a stick to the plug. A lady told me she laboured in the tub with this big stick poking out of the bath so that the midwife could get at the plug.

Good grief the birthing room really has become a war zone and battle lines are drawn Can you even imagine.

[Fleur]

Seems some hospitals are onto this tactic have taken to attaching a stick to the plug. A lady told me she laboured in the tub with this big stick poking out of the bath so that the midwife could get at the plug.

Good grief the birthing room really has become a war zone and battle lines are drawn Can you even imagine.

.. Is this for real? That's crazy...
FWIW I can't think of anything worse than labouring in a bath with a big stick in it!
(well I can, but ykwim )