Should I ring triage

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So I’m getting induced next Wednesday but today I’ve barely felt baby boy as much as I usually do, I’ve been getting really bad cramps and hip pain that go up into my back, I really dont want to waste triage time as he has moved but nowhere near how much he normally does, even his dad has picked up on it

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Yes, please call them x

Yes absolutely call them

I’m just scared that they’ll think I’m being silly cause his still moved

Reduced movements is still a reason to ring as much as absent movements. I went to triage 4x in my pregnancy with reduced and was never once made to feel silly. Ended up induced due to reduced movements and slowed growth - after birth they said they think she had undiagnosed IUGR as she came out 6lb 2oz at 40+4 so I’m very very glad I went to triage all those times.

They won't think you're silly! They'd rather you call. My Dr gave me a big lecture about just this a couple of days ago. Even if it turns out to be nothing it will put your mind at ease

A reason for reduced movements can be high heart rate (a sign of distress) and they’re staying still to conserve energy. Not to scare you at all, just so you know. I’m sure you’ll get there and he’ll wake up straight away, my wee monkey always did a big kick in the waiting room 😂

Thanks everyone, going in to be monitored, scared they’ll move my induction day forward, watch him act normal when we get there😂🤦🏻‍♀️

Let us know how you get on!

I went to midwife yesterday and mentioned the words “he’s been quieter than normal” she didn’t proceed with my sweep and sent me straight to hospital for monitoring. All was fine but they’ve now booked me in for induction on Tuesday but they did then do my sweep for me yesterday so hoping I go before then x

I’m 38 weeks and he’s been quieter than normal gonna mention it to my midwife today

definitely do! Apparently it’s an old wives tale that they go quieter before labour and they said baby should still be as active as before even in labour x

i know I’ll mention it and what she says x

Hey guys, just got home baby boy is all good but going to be induced tomorrow x

Omg how exciting! How many weeks are you? Did they find anything wrong? X

Nothing was wrong he just seemed to be having a lazy day but cause it’s reduced movements at 39 weeks they want to induce me xx

Thank you!xx

Glad all was well, good luck for the induction!

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I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back