Will inducing help my mental health?

Question

I’ve had pretty bad anxiety and depression for years now. In the first trimester of this pregnancy I was admitted to a behavioral health hospital for suicidal ideations. I got my meds sorted out and things were good... but I’ve noticed the last week or two my suicidal ideations are back, and getting stronger. I’m assuming this is because I’m at 38 weeks now and my body is producing more hormones to get ready for labor. Would asking my doctor if I can be induced help get my hormones under control so my meds can work?? 
I hate having these thoughts and I can’t seem to get them under control. I know there will be hormones and I’ll need to adapt to life after baby is born but then I’m that much closer to “normal” hormones and I’ll have my mom or sister with me 24/7 for the first 2 weeks. 
I’m going to bring it up to my doctor on Wednesday I just wanted to get some feedback from other moms.

Answer

I don't know if they will or not for a mental health situation. You definitely need to bring up to your doctor your suicidal ideations. For myself personally, the thought of being induced caused me anxiety, but hopefully your doctor can  understand and work with  you to get a positive outcome. After birth hormones will be just all over the place. It's really hard in that aspect, so figuring something out now is good planning.

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My obs was willing to induce me early because I was anxious. I felt very comfortable with him and was dreading the possibility he wouldn’t be at the birth so he arranged an induction.  
I ended up going into spontaneous labour a few days before the induction when the obs was five hours away! He made it back though. 
As a healthcare provider many doctors do consider a patient’s mental health as well as physical. You can always ask. You will be a great mumma. I promise. Your baby will love you. You are everything to your baby. Good luck xx

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I don’t think you should.
Induction especially with oxytocin ruins your ability to produce the chemical cocktail that bonds you and baby and makes recovery easier. 
As it stands nobody knows the long term ramifications of tampering with the natural process neurologically and I feel it may worsen things for you. I have some mental health issues and I’m sitting at 40+5 and refusing induction until the last minute because I’m afraid of the way it may tamper with my ability to bond and handle post partum well.

Answer

I dont think it will but you should talk to your doctor about it.

Will inducing help my mental health?

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