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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
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Dulcinea
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Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I'm just curious about this one... I have a feeling my doctor would allow it 'cus I'm tiny and have GD. There may also be a medical need for it.
If your OB recommend early induction a week or two before the due date, would you go for it?
Why or why not?
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Posted 10/26/08 1:59 PM  |
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maiden
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Member since 5/08 1814 total posts
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I didn't vote b/c I would have to look into it more. If there was a danger or real medical need, I suppose I would have to, but I am really really hoping to go natural.
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| Posted 10/26/08 2:01 PM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
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Melissa
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I am having an early induction. The thing that concerns me is that, statistically more inductions turn into c-sections than do natural labors. But I am taking my Dr's advice
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| Posted 10/26/08 2:05 PM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
Member since 5/06 9730 total posts
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K
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
My doctor recommended an early induction (1 week early) because my son was measuring so big. I researched it and agreed to do it. My son was born 22 hours after the beginning of the induction and the doctor said I would have been forced into a c-section if I had gone full term because of the size of his head. As it is, he was stuck under my pelvic bone and had to be vacuum extracted. I trusted my doctor and she was right. 
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| Posted 10/26/08 2:22 PM |
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neener1211
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Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
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J
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I was scheduled for induction, but was 1 week late. I was concerned about the possibility of a c-section, however, I was able to have a successful vaginal birth.
I think it reallly just depends on how your body reacts to the medication.
I personally wouldn't have done the induction early, unless it was medically necessary. In my case, the baby was late, and had no sign of coming.
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| Posted 10/26/08 2:45 PM |
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
Posted by melijane
I am having an early induction. The thing that concerns me is that, statistically more inductions turn into c-sections than do natural labors. But I am taking my Dr's advice
this is why i elected to have a planned section over an induction (i also had GD). once DD was born, my dr. said it was a good thing we went that route because there was no way i would have been able to push her out.
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| Posted 10/26/08 4:21 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
Member since 12/07 7364 total posts
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I would ideally want a vag delivery but would always follow my OB's advice
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| Posted 10/26/08 4:23 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Mama Cranky
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I would follow your dr's advice. I wouldn't elect to have an induction, but if it was recommended (which it was with my DD), then I would do it.
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| Posted 10/27/08 3:00 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I was induced 3 weeks early due to extremely low fluid (after being on bed rest for 5 weeks). I trust my doctor and his professional opinion. If he suggested to me that it was medically necessary, yes I would opt for induction.
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| Posted 10/27/08 3:09 PM |
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isabelle2137
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
If the dr. says I should do it, I will. I will do whatever it takes to keep my baby safe. If it means labor has to be bad, or I wind up c-section, so be it.
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| Posted 10/27/08 3:32 PM |
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monkeybride
My Everything
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I put no.
That being said I would only agree to it if there was a true medical need for my health and the baby's health.
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| Posted 10/27/08 3:43 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
I was induced at 39 weeks for a few reasons, I DID wind up with a c-section but I have NO regrets, I had a great experience
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| Posted 10/27/08 3:48 PM |
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junebride06
love my boys!
Member since 2/08 3181 total posts
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Robin
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
Like you I also have GD and I have a smaller frame. I'm 35 weeks and my baby is measuring on the larger side, I'm carrying 2 weeks ahead plus with the GD I have extra fluid so I know that I am headed down this route. My baby will be very large if I go full term. I already went into preterm labor last week and was hospitalized for a week, so I am hoping to hang on 1 more week to make it to full term but at any point after that I am completely open to being induced if I don't already go into labor.
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:54 PM |
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Dani922
Here's to new beginnings
Member since 10/07 7260 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Would you choose an early induction if doctor recommends it?
Posted by monkeybride
I put no.
That being said I would only agree to it if there was a true medical need for my health and the baby's health.
Agreed. I wouldn't agree based on the doctor's recommendation alone. I would probably want to gather some information for myself & decide if it was really necessary. I would of course do it if it was absolutely necessary to the baby's health. I turned down scheduling an induction for one week after my due date with my DD. I told the doctor I wouldn't schedule anything until 42 weeks. I ended up going into labor on my own at 41w.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:14 PM |
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