Synto induction and options for continuous monitoring - a good induction story.

[myson]

Thanks for sharing that positive story. So glad it went well for you.

[Jaycee]

It's nice to hear of a positive induction story, I too was induced and I had a very quick 2 hour labour. Yes, it was pretty full on, but I feel positive about it and don't have any regrets!
Congratulations!

[Tathagres]

Thanks.

I guess I really just wanted to share the idea of the scalp monitor as it wasn't something that I saw mentioned often, and certainly my doctor didn't offer it, although he was very quick to agree to do it when I asked. I am convinced it was helpful as it gave me the mobility I wouldn't have had with a CTG.

[Pandora]

Im surprised that the hospital insisted on continuous monitoring - is that for inductions in general, for due to the circumstances surrounding yours?

[BellyBelly]

Yup with synt you need it, to pick up if it's stressing the baby out.

[Pandora]

ah ok- hence why i didnt have it with just gel induction.
Thanks Kel

[BellyBelly]

Yup gel is to ripen the cervix and get things going, synt is designed to make contractions establish as well as longer, stronger and closer together, which is what can stress bubby out as they can be abnormally strong and long - meaning baby gets less oxygen than normal which is where the fetal distress comes in.