CurlTalk - View Single Post - what to know about induction? what's it really like? when is it really necessary?

Amneris · 05-05-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by my3curlies

If you get the gel will they let you go home? If so I'd go for it. All it does really is ripen the cervix and who knows it might get the ball rolling for you.

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Originally Posted by Amneris

So I went to the OB today (midwife referred me) and she did a check and apparently my cervix is "unfavourable" - long, thick and closed - though she did admit that that could quickly change. She said she would not try to induce me today or I would end up with a section - so I have an ultrasound tomorrow and she suggested coming in on Sunday night to try the gel if nothing has happened by then, but I also have the choice to just wait. I'm so stressed - don't know what to do.

BNessa - why do they suggest an induction at only 39 weeks for a first baby? Is there a medical reason? From what I read, your chances of a c-section are about 45% with an elective induction with a first baby.

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Yes, they apply it and monitor you for an hour or two and if you are tolerating it ok they send you home and labour may start on its own - if not they may try it again the next day.