Overdue babies
So I was due last Wednesday (18th) - I had a sweep on Tuesday where I was 1cm dilated, lost my plug and bloody show Wednesday and then had another sweep Thursday where I was between 2/3cm.
My midwife said with the progress I’d made within that time frame she was confident I’d go into labour at some point over the weekend.
I’ve had cramping, braxton hicks, a hot curry (which wasn’t fun), been on my ball, curb walking, dog walks. You name it I’ve tried. And I’ve woken up this morning so deflated.
I know everyone says that babies come when they’re ready, but I’m struggling. I lost my Mum a few years back so it’s not something I can discuss with her and there’s only so much my partner understands.
What’s your opinions on inductions ? I really didn’t think I’d be at this point but something in my body’s telling me he’s not going to make an appearance on his own x
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Don’t feel too deflated about the situation, although I know it’s easier said than done, but there’s still time for baby to come, when I was pregnant I also went past my due date and even had my induction booked, but I went into natural labour at exactly 41 weeks so there’s definitely still a chance for baby to come on his own! Stay as positive as possible and keep trying everything you have already been doing. Good luck and I hope it all goes well for you!! x
Have you tried pineapple, dates, raspberry tea and all those sort. Dates actually helped with my first. But sometimes I guess the body is ready when it wants to be. Don’t stress so much about it though. As long as you and baby are good , your body will respond when it’s time.
I went to 42+6 and then 42 with my babies...I was so against induction so wanted to hold off. I had 2 sweeps with my second (was keen to get her moving as was getting close to Christmas). In the end with both, I had a pessary fitted. Thankfully both times that set things off and hours later my waters went and I needed no further intervention/induction. I'm not saying go for a pessary or anything but I was so against induction, as was scared of the processes tbh. If you're not too uncomfortable and all feels fine with baby, hang on in there and keep doing what you're doing 😊 sending positive thoughts and baby makes an appearance soon 💖
I went to 8 days over my due date before they finally brought me in for induction (I was being monitored for a large baby). When I went in I still wasn't dilated at all despite having 3 or 4 sweeps and doing everything I could to get her moving. They did the pessary thing and in 24 hours I had got to 1cm. From there, its was my waters broken and on an Oxytocin drip for 14 hours and got to the grand total of 2cm 😂 she ended up an emergency c-section because she had barely dropped.
I've been told my experience sounds bad but, although I was sad I couldn't do it naturally like I wanted to, I like to remember that I did what I had to to have a healthy happy baby by the end :)
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