Elective C- Section or Induction.
Baby is measuring big, I’m only 5ft and he’s already weighing 8lbs at 38 weeks. They won’t induce me earlier than my due date on the 10th however the doctor and consultant made it very aware of the risks giving birth naturally at 40 weeks and wanted my answer right there on the spot if I wanted a C- section or an induction.
I have booked in for an induction on my due date on the 10th however, wondering if I can get some experiences from different people with babies on the bigger side.
What would you go for?
My midwife and another 3 midwives have all tried to do bring my induction forward but with the doctors striking at my hospital they won’t as they physically can’t get me in.
Had a sweep on Friday and another on Tuesday to hopefully get him to come naturally.
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I had an elective section over an induction as I was over due and I would do it all again. The experience was incredible and the recovery hasn’t been that bad, just the not being able to drive that’s the worst. I didn’t want to be induced to potentially be in labour hours be exhausted and end up with an emergency section. 🤍✨
This happened to me. My baby was measuring 8lbs 14oz at 39 weeks 2 days before my due date I'm only 4ft 11. I was given the same choices and they told me the risks. I had the scan on the Friday and got booked in for c section on the Monday I was terrified but it was the best choice for me.my little one was born 1 day after her due date weighing 9lb 1oz I felt the c section was the best choice for myself. You choose what you feel is right for you
I had an induction at 39 weeks and my baby was measuring large. I ended up having a c section because he was too big for me. He was born weighing 8lbs 13oz, I am just under 5ft2. Your induction could end up in a c section anyway, but my whole process was good from start to finish including the induction.
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