Just a question about induction gel. If I wanted to be induced, could they try the gel once or twice and if nothing happens and if my waters are still intact can we then leave it and go no further with induction??
I've got another post about my grandad dying and his funeral will probably be on 6th Jan in Coffs Harbour (6hrs from here) so if I don't go into labour and have peanut in my arms by the 4th I will not make the funeral... so what we were wondering is if I ask that if I don't go into labour before the 4th or even the afternoon of the 3rd, if we can try 2 lots of gel to see if that can put me in labour. I am not wanting to go the whole way to the drip etc because of the complications etc that can occur, but as long as I know that if nothing eventuates from it, I can be left to go into labour naturally, I am happy to try the gel.
If I don't go into labour trying the gel at least I will be at peace with knowing I did everything I could to try to be there at the funeral.... whereas if I don't try and don't make it, I will be devestated and very very stressed which could cause more harm to me and baby.
Hi Mrs Bexie, I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather :hugs:
In relation to your question, I don't think they will, once they start an induction they don't stop and giving gel is considered the start of an induction. Though if your body is ready for labour the gel can work quite quickly, well it did for me anyway, only needed one dose of gel for DD2.
i agree the gel is officially what they consider an induction well the beginning of it...
maybe ask for a stretch & sweep???
ive had 2 inductions out of my 4 n nealry had another one with dd they arent that bad but they are more full on
i also found the gel the worst part i found it uncomfortable n i got quiet frustrated
if they do the S&S it could start it off for u or at least start things moving in a sense iywim>??
Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
Remember also there are risks associated with the use of gels, so things could just *have* to proceed whether you like it or not.
Has your cervix been assessed? A S&S may be possible.
I'm sure your little one is very safe and happy right now, despite your understandable distress. It's hard enough waiting beyond 40 weeks, even without this extra stress for you
When I was having my last bub I had the induction talk with one of the midwives and she said that with the gels you were committed to labour essentially and if they didn't work it would lead to further interventions - and I certainly did not want those. Also another risk of the gel was getting what the midwife called 'prostin pains' and and irritable uterus without them doing anything but make me miserable. So there is a risk that if you have the gel and it doesn't work, that you will end up with what you don't want anyway. Personally I'd leave well enough alone - there is every chance that you will go into labour between now and then anyway without the induction so I'd be trying natural induction methods to see if that helped. I'm sorry that you are having to make this decision in these circumstances though
In the UK it is not unusual for the gel to be inserted, and if it doesn't work and the ward becomes too busy for the induction to go ahead (or the woman changes her mind) she can go home. So yes it is possible, although the hospital will probably not support it. Remember at any point in your pregnancy, even after beginning an induction, you can refuse consent to what they want to do. The difficulty is, if you start an induction with the gel, and decide to leave the hospital if it doesn't work, the hospital could refuse to treat you again on the basis that you are not taking their advice. Gel often leads to other interventions so you need to weigh up the risk of not just the prostin, but the ARM and possibly synto that they will likely want you to accept.
Oh that's good I think u have been preparing for this so I reckon ull b fine
Goodluck Hun I hope the drive n everything goes smoothly
N I'm glad u get too say goodbye u really must have ur gd looking over u for this too have worked out
Oh I am so sorry ur gonna miss this special day maybe have ur own memorial at home n browse through sum pics n rehash those beautiful memories it could b just as special for u n I'm pretty sure his looking down on u n ur baby n knows ur doing wats best
** big hugs hun
I'm sorry you're not going to be there in person, but you will be there with all your heart and soul what it does do is take some pressure off you so hopefully you can relax and bub will be in your arms soon. Like Z&A has said, perhaps you can plan your own special way to farewell your Grandad on Thursday. He will know
This happened to my SIL as well - her grandfather died when she was 39 weeks, and funeral was a three hour drive. She went to a chapel in town instead, and lit a candle for him. I went with her and it was really special.
I think it's a good choice not to go - even if you have your peanut in your arms by then, sitting in a car for that long right after your birth is probably not the best start for either of you.
If she is out i am definitely going.. I have to go, for myself... My own emotional health. Yes it will be tough on us as a family especially considering it is the first few days with our darling, but I won't get another chance to go to his funeral.
Please just keep praying and keeping your FX that she comes in the next 3 days!!!
Keeping everything crossed for you for a very smooth and easy labour very soon. I really hope you can say goodbye to your Grandad in a way that you will find peace with it
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