How can I prepare myself for an induction?

Question

I’m a first time mom, and am 35 weeks and a day along so far. My doctor is planning on scheduling an induction for me at exactly 37 weeks, due to my high blood pressure. As much as I can’t wait to meet my sweet baby, I have to admit I’m pretty scared. Is there any advice on how to mentally prepare myself or what I should be expecting? Any advice would be appreciated.

Answer

Hi and congratulations first of all. I am due 5/10 with my second baby girl and wish I was going to be induced lol. My first daughter I was induced due to GD. I had her 4 days after my DD. There’s nothing to be scared about vs this time around that I won’t be and. It knowing what to expect…. Naturally (I’m so scared of the unknown). Unlike being induced, one you know you’re going to a mom soon :). You checked in, get settled in, IV gets started and so does the meds to help you start your labor. I was a first time mom and they told just cause I’m getting induced doesn’t mean it was going to be fast. I was in active labor for 10 hours and pushed for 30-40 mins which everyone was surprised about. My body reacted fast and I was dilating pretty quickly. At 6 CM I asked for the epidural. Ask when you feel you no longer can tolerate the pain if you’re going to have the epidural which I highly recommend. Once I got it, things moved fast but at least I got to do my hair and makeup pain free.
This time around I don’t have  GD and will be going into labor naturally. Idk what to expect other than knowing what contractions are.

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