Induction update

Have anyone pushed a baby bigger than 8-9 pounds? Right now we are waiting for ultrasound results because baby it’s big and they scared that he get stuck or I tore really bad so they are giving me the option to get a C section but Im really scared of c section too😭 like I would like to avoid it but I just need realistic imputs.

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If you are allowed to walk try that. It might help the baby get into a better position.

I’ve heard their estimates on weight can be really inaccurate since there’s truly no way to know until they are out, but I know people who have had 10 pound babies naturally! I think healing from a tear would still personally be preferable to healing from a c-section but see what your health team says and what you’re comfortable with!!

Yes I have. At home in my bathtub. It was my fastest labor at under 2 hours start to finish and I didn't tear

Yes my son was 9lbs 10 oz when he was born and although I did tear it wasn’t too bad and honestly I was up walking to the bathroom within like three to four hours. I pushed him out in an hour and labor was only for about 8 hours.

Following. They say my girl is 8lbs 13oz rn and I’m terrified

Try to remain calm. I’ve known women who’ve naturally delivered over 9lbs. Even if baby is big, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Fear causes your body to tense up, the ideal is to let your body relax as much as possible. ❤️
Also ultrasounds aren’t always the most accurate when it comes to baby’s size.

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

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

Would you bring 9 week old to a family party of 35+ people?

These are also people who will want to pass the baby around and get a turn to hold him. He just got his 2 month shots two days ago

Induction experience

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.