Thread: what to know about induction? what's it really like? when is it really necessary?
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:59 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by my3curlies View Post
The one thing I've been told is to think of the placenta as a temporary organ. After a while it will start to deteriorate and won't provide adequate nutrients and oxygen to the baby and could separate from the uterus. There's also the risks associated with baby being to big to fit. Not trying to scare you or anything I've just been in this situation. Hope everything works out for you
Oh have you tried any of the "natural" methods to start labor or had your membranes swept?

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I was told those reasons too - about the placenta getting old and the big baby - but I haven't seen anything to suggest that they definitely happen at 42 weeks on (or that a big baby is an issue - people have big babies earlier too and survive don't they?)

I have not had my membranes swept - sounds painful and then doesn't that open me to infection/being on the clock if my water breaks?

Natural methods - I think I am going to start some of them today. Which ones did you have in mind?
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