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Induction
Read all 49 responses: "So I am almost at 41 weeks, and having a healthy pregnancy but am just ready to do this already! I have tried most if the ...
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- Hi H., If you do induce, there will be pitocin. Pitocin is a drug that speeds up contractions. Request an epidural if this is the case. Hours after I was induced t...
- Hi H., Have you tried Acupuncture. I am an Acupuncturist and we work a lot with induction. It can be VERY helpful! Where are you located? I could help you find a...
- There is a method using castor oil and orange juice that my midwife swore would work. She said its not pretty though, wiht vomitting involved, but works, and better th...
Induction with 2Nd Baby
Read all 41 responses: "I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I had a really hard delivery with the first - got induced at 40 wks, 5 days, ...
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- My first delivery I had pitocin to speed the process. I also tore because of a large head. It took me 6 weeks to fully heal from this. My second delivery went so fast ...
- E., Let me start off with saying that I am a mom of three boys. Each one of my boys were born two weeks late to the date from my original due date. I was not indu...
- I had a doctor the first time & was induced, tore really bad after almost 2 hrs of pushing. The second & 3rd I've had a midwife & gone totally natural, no tearing, bea...
Scheduled C-section V. Induction for Macrosomia
Read all 10 responses: "This is my first pregnancy and it's a boy. At my last ultrasound (32 weeks) my doctor said he was in the 86% for growth and if he ...
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- My daughter was breach so I had no choice for a c-section. She was due July 15 and I was scheduled for a regualar c-section on the 9th or 10th. I went into labor on Ju...
- My first daughter was delivered completely naturally with no pain meds. The hospital allowed me to walk around to encourage the baby to drop. Labor was intense, but ...
- Your body knows how to get this little one out...just like it knew how to grow it. It grew a baby that you CAN push out, free of intervention. Don't let doctors scare ...
Failed Induction, Baby Wont engage...almost overdue....HELP
Read all 30 responses: "I went in on monday for what was supposed to be a routine induction. This is my 4th baby. I was 39weeks 1 day and reason for ...
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- I 'm sorry your not feeling well -but let mother nature takes its course. I can't imagine a DR. would induce labor over a birthday party. If for some reason you are ...
- First I want to send kudos to your doctor for not pushing c/s after the failed induction - so unusual these days. I also want to applaud you for not asking to have c/...
- Babies come at their own pace with or without medical intervention. My DD was born at 42 weeks and 2 days--I had a homebirth and no medical interventions. However *I...
Is Castor Oil the Answer for a Safe Induction?
Read all 15 responses: "I am almost 39wks pregnant and to fit the cliche, I'm tired of being pregnant. I don't sleep anymore due to my body aching and ...
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- You can try walking; that might help.
- I now have 3 childern and working on my 4th im 26 weeks now and I know how u feel ! ! it's hard, But all can say about that Castor oil is going to do is make you go to...
- My friend used 2 evening primrose pills (vaginally) and it broke her water for her. I have never used it but alot of my moms on other mommy board that I am have done i...
Foley Bulb Catheter/acupuncture?
That was my big reason for not wanting induction, I thought the pain would be too bad and ... With an induction you are significantly more likely to have ...
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- I just had my 3rd baby 6 weeks ago, and my first time being induced. I received the bulb catheter. It was not that bad at all, and it helped. I went from 0-10cm in lik...
- Hi, I was late and had the Foley bulp catheter and it really didn't help to induce me. They had to give me petocin (not sure of the spelling) to induce labor and the...
- Hey FRIEND!! :) It is so fun to see you on here, but are you even thinking about these vaginal pills!?!?!? OMG! Anyway, the pedicure sounded great! Let me know ...
Pitocin or Not?
I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. .... There is a new study out that suggests that one should avoid induction prior to 40 ...
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- I would avoid an induction unless there is a compelling reason. Induction is a risky procedure. The risks are increased from a spontaneous labor and include: inf...
- Every one has a different reaction to any kind of medication. My first pregnancy was induced. I had no problem. My second started naturally--a week late. However, ...
- J.! I am on here, too! I got your email about this this morning. I had petocin all 3 times. Two to get the labor moving after my water broke, and one to induce l...
Due on Friday and No Signs of Labor
Most professional organizations do NOT encourage induction for reasons other than ... Even with a c-section (of which your odds increase with induction), ...
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- RELAX!!! I was two days over due with so far my one and only. She was due Feb. 13 2008 but labor didn't start till around 3 am the 14th and I didn't have her untill 2:...
- Try not to stress over it too much, I know it's hard! I felt the same way when I was waiting for my 3rd child to be born! Try to savor some 1on1 time with your 2 child...
- Why is your Dr. so dead set on when you have your baby? That is STUPID! Unless there are signs of distress or you are developing complications, there is no medical rea...
Induced Labor
Induction was started at 6:00 in the morning and I delivered at 3:30. .... I believe the baby will come when ready and the induction will only work if the ...
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- Here is what I found with my labor and delivery experiences. My first was induced. I went to the hospital scared to death of pitocin because of the horror stories I ...
- Do not freak out, as with anything baby/labor related it is up to the individual, being induced doesn't mean it is going to be worse or better than a natural birth, it...
- I was induced with my one and only because I was 9 days overdue. I was in labor for 8 hours, pushed 22 minutes, and that was it. I didn't use any painkillers. I was...
Need Doula Advice
We canceled one induction on Sunday because my husband was sick and last night the hospital canceled us because it was over-crowded so we're on hold now. ...
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- A., Go with your own gut instinct! I don't want to cause bad feelings, but I am completely against the "what's best for the baby is all that matters" sentiment. T...
- The reason the doctor wants you to deliver is that the placenta only works for so long. Most people involved in natural child birth will say that a baby can be born an...
- Hi A. my name is D. i work in the medical field. I am not trying to get your hopes down but it is really not safe for the baby to wait any longer than about seven days...
