Induction? Calling all mommas

Question

Hey guys! I am currently 39 weeks pregnant, 2- 21/2 cm dilated and 75-80% effaced! My doctor asked me last thursday if I want to be induced on Monday, and I’m so uncomfortable and this is my first baby and I was like alright.. if I can’t get this show going before Monday morning then most definitely. I haven’t had any contractions at all may I add, but I’m so scared of having to have a c-section. But if I have to I definitely will do it. Any tips on things I can do in these next few days to try to induce my labor naturally? And if I can’t.. hopefully it’ll help me be able to give birth naturally? Will me being dilated be any help at all. I’m so terrified of ending up having to have a c-section. 😩

Answer

Having an induction without medical necessity will increase your chances of an unwanted c-section. There is no reason to induce at this point if baby is healthy, fluid is okay, and momma is healthy. Babies are born when they are ready as they trigger a hormone that initiates oxytocin and kick starts labor naturally. There is a great documentary “the business of being born” I highly recommend it! ❤️

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Unfortunately all of the "tips and tricks" work more for thinning out your cervix rather than starting labor. My first baby was 3 days late and my Dr wouldn't even talk about induction until 41 weeks. She did do a sweep though when I was 40 weeks since I was dilated. Maybe try that? I had it done at 40+1, active labor started at 40+2 and I had my daughter the morning of 40+3.

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This is all I’ve been researching, trying to have this baby this weekend lol. I bought some pineapples but it sounds like you have to eat sooooooo many, nipple stimulation, sex, bouncing on exercise ball, spicy food (thai and hot wings) red raspberry leaf tea, baby mama dance, driving over potholes.... I haven’t done any walking because my feet are so swollen... but I probably need to and should have been doing this for a while... good luck to you!!!!

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If you want to avoid a c section, try not to get induced. Your body sounds like it's on its way to doing things on its own. Have lots of sex where he finishes inside, do the miles circuit (Google it), and try nipple stimulation with a pump. These are a few of only a small number of things that have actual science behind why it works, and are safe (don't take castor oil!).

Induction? Calling all mommas

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