Induced???? Alan also hope you can help!

[Alan]

Hi Laura
You did not say what your BP was or what your baby’s heart rate was.
With an induction there is always the chance of further intervention, spinal, vacuum, forceps and even C/S.
There are 3 main ways of induction.

Breaking your waters.
Can bring on labour
Labour can be more painful
Chance of foetal distress
Chance of cord prolapse if done by an inexperienced person
May lead to C/S if you do not go into labour soon after it is done


Prostin Gel
A Gel placed close to your cervix.
Can ripen the cervix and thus bring on labour
Contractions may be more painful
Can lead to hypertonic uterus (contractions that do not stop) and this can cause your uterus to rupture.


Syntocinon Drip
A needle is put in your arm and ou are connected to a drip into which syntocinin is added.
Contractions are much more painful
Can cause uterine rupture
Most hospital insist on constant FHR
May lead to a spinal, vacuum, forceps, C/S

If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them

[1st time mummy 2 be]

Hi alan thanks for that thats brilliant helps alot, my bp yesterday was 1st reading- 138/92 and 2nd reading- 142/98 and the week i was sent up hospital over night it was 141/94 and 140/96 and babys heart rate has been on an average of that week 180-190 and yesterday it was 170-180 but then when im up the hospital it was 158-165 beats for baby and my bp was 139/81 so got sent home lastnite and then got an app to see doctor up the hospital monday to talk about being induced what would be your opinion that should happen to me then as il be 39+2? As im very anxious and had mulitple visits up the hospital and nothing has been done untill my partner and i said something yesterday as i feel as if im constantly goin in and then coming home!

Thanks again for this much appreciated!