Positive induction stories

[Anonymous]

4 kids, 3 inductions (first was overdue, other two were induced at 39 weeks due to clotting disorder unknown at time of first pregnancy). All went well. My worst labor was the one NOT induced! He was also overdue and it ended up being an extremely fast (dangerously fast) and intense labor. The inductions were fine, and all ended with vaginal births and healthy kids.

[Anonymous]

Was induced at 39 weeks with my third. Got to hospital at 6 am, had babe in arms just before noon. Since it was the only time I went for an epidural, it was by far my most pleasant birth experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FTM, I was due may 10th and getting induced Tuesday if DC doesn’t come before then. I am very nervous as I’m not very tolerable to pain and hospitals make me anxious. Does anyone have a positive story to share to ease my mind? I know everyone’s experience is different but hoping To calm some nerves ahead of time!

I was overdue, too, so on the day of my induction, the doctor first broke my water to try to induce labor naturally. I didn’t dilate sufficiently over the course of 4 hours so the doctor started pitocin. Two hours later, I gave birth via vaginal delivery. No epidural.

This is almost exactly what happened to me. I was worried about the induction, but actually, I think it just helped move everything along and get it done quickly. Totally uneventful, good experience!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a long painful induction, but that’s what epidurals are for. Vaginal birth was my goal and everything worked out wonderfully twice.

+1

[Anonymous]

I've been induced twice (DD1 low fluid at 39 weeks, DD2 IUGR at 37 weeks) and loved it both times. Easy labor, delivery, and recovery. If we go for a third, I'll hope for another induction!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tuesday is sooooooooo far away from now. $1000 says you go into labor before that. Focus on making that baby come on its own:
—rock while sitting on an exercise ball
—have sex
—stimulate your nipples
—eat bananas
—eat spicy food
—long walks
—swimming
—castor oil

Remind yourself that hospitals deliver hundreds and hundreds of babies safely every day. They are pretty good at it. They have clear protocols and procedures they use repeatedly to ensure everyone is safe and healthy.

Step away from the internet. Go try some of the ideas above. They will get your mind off an induction.

Breathe. Stay calm. Picture holding your baby. It’s going to be so fabulous to finally meet him/her.
You got this.

Castor oil can be dangerous to your unborn baby.
https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/castor-oil/

[Anonymous]

Mine took forever. my advice...no pitocin until your epidural is in. It was all fine until I had pitocin without an epidural...awful.

But positive...i had a healthy baby boy delivered vaginally which was my goal (although I know i'm just lucky, one cannot control whether you need an emergency intervention).

I know its hard, but you have to trust your providers and speak up for yourself if needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tuesday is sooooooooo far away from now. $1000 says you go into labor before that. Focus on making that baby come on its own:
—rock while sitting on an exercise ball
—have sex
—stimulate your nipples
—eat bananas
—eat spicy food
—long walks
—swimming
—castor oil

Remind yourself that hospitals deliver hundreds and hundreds of babies safely every day. They are pretty good at it. They have clear protocols and procedures they use repeatedly to ensure everyone is safe and healthy.

Step away from the internet. Go try some of the ideas above. They will get your mind off an induction.

Breathe. Stay calm. Picture holding your baby. It’s going to be so fabulous to finally meet him/her.
You got this.

Castor oil can be dangerous to your unborn baby.
https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/castor-oil/

Plus doing all that stuff is the opposite of staying calm. I felt crazy when I did all that. I was sobbing while I got induced at 42 weeks both times. I was so upset. But it was okay and being induced was better than trying to make the baby come. I was having sex 2x a day, bouncing on a ball, walking all night long, using a breast pump all while still working full time. That’s hell on earth.

Induction was painful but wasn’t that bad. At least there was an end in sight.