The only reason for the induction was the controlling Gestational Diabetes with Insulin, but the doc said that instead of going full steam ahead, lets give it a few more days before we jump in at the 'possible' deep end of a section. Which we really don't want to happen. So I can only pray and hope that it happens on it's own before then. Cuz otherwise it was a 1 in 2 chance of a section.
But if it doesn't happen before on it's own or on monday then it has to be what it has to be for baby's sake. But the longer you give it, the better the chance it can happen naturally....
Sorry, you probably think i'm mad, after all the anticipation and nerve-getting you've been through but...
I have a friend who is having her 3rd caesar later this year. Her first was an emergency c after a failed induction. They gave the gels, nothing much happened, they gave her the drip, nothing much happened, she was dilated to 1 so they broke her waters. 36 hours and no contractions later her temp went up. She had an infection. Bubs was born by emergency section with Strep B infection. Strep B can be treated and is often mild but for her little boy it was a tough road. He had a lung infection and was generally poorly for a few weeks.
The trauma of all that scared her so much (as well as her obesity and BP and scar issues (they didn't cut it very straight at the time for whatever reason) that she's had a reluctant elective section since and is planning her 3rd later this year.
Now, hers is a VERY VERY extreme case, but if only her Ob had said "ok, come back in a few days" she might have been saved all that heartache and her soon-to-be 3 surgeries. I am so so glad for you to have avoided that!
If the next time you go in, it still doesn't work, ask about a Foley's Catheter Induction - there are no drugs, it makes your body make its own dilating hormones and has had good results. Best of luck, i hope your birth is FABULOUS.
Cherii it must be frustrating for you It sounds like you have a great Dr though who is happy to give it a bit more time to see it it can happen naturally.
I hope that your GD is alright over the weekend and all the best for your next checkup
I'm sure you've had loads of suggestions, but just figured I'd add my two cents worth... Acupuncture that is specifically aimed at induction has good success rates. You'd need to find someone who specialises as I don't think all acupuncturists perform it.
I understand the frustration... you were expecting to meet your bubba... however, as you weren't responding, obviously your body and baby aren't ready yet. The doc sounds like a good one to say give it a few more days and see how it goes. I hope that it goes well for you and try not stress, take the time to relax as much as you can Reflexology is good and I think helps once your body is ready. I did it a bit.
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Reflexology is good and I think helps once your body is ready. I did it a bit.
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