Induction?

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I’ll be induced in 2 weeks and am a FTM. Any one else been induced before and can provide some guidance, let me know how it went etc? Thanks!!

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I don’t encourage it unless it’s really necessary. I got induced with my first, I was 39+2 and ended up having a c section because I failed to progress past 7cm for a long time and baby heartbeat dropped many times. I believe my body was not ready. My dr convinced me it’s better for me to be induced because my baby was measuring 2 weeks ahead, she was born 7lbs12oz 🙄.

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Inductions can be super tough. If you can avoid pitocin, try. It makes contractions much worse. Also, if you aren’t opposed, just get the epidural 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Is there a medical reason for the induction? 
Inductions run a higher risk of intervention.

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I had inductions for all 3 of mine due to gestational hypertension ranging from 37-38.5 weeks
Everyone’s experiences are different but I will say my first induced labor/birth was my hardest. 
I know all doctors do different methods but with my first I believe they have me cervidil the first night.  Then the next day started me on a low dose of pitocin, and just slowly increased it.  Once the doctor broke my water, my contractions picked up big time on their own.  
From start to end it was about 36 hours long- and I think the worst part was just the unknown since I hadn’t gone through it before
I will say my second and third inductions were amazing.  Short.  Not to say it was relaxing by any means, but they were great experiences! 
Don’t let your nerves get to you! Ask questions about the process if you have them. 
I’m now 34 weeks with baby 4- and have to have my first ever c-section at 36 weeks due to complete placenta previa and am a complete ball of nerves!
Hang in there! You got this!

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Following as I'm probably getting induced in 2weeks too

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