Thoughts on induction?

FTM mom here. I’m 37+1 and had a doctors appointment yesterday. Baby is healthy but I’m high key miserable. I’m in constant pain (mainly because I’m a very petite person and my husband is 6’0) so baby is constantly on my ribs. I swear breathing hurts so much and is really starting to affect my sleep. So my doctor offered an induction date at 39 weeks (August 12 when my original due date is the 19th give or take)
My question is, what are your thoughts on induction? Am I being selfish by wanting to speed things up instead of letting baby come when he’s ready? How long does the process take in comparison to natural labor? What are the pros and cons in your opinion? How was your experience?

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I’m a ftm mom being induced on Monday. I chose it because I’m in pain too, my baby is healthy. I need to be healthy too help my baby be healthy I can do that if I’m miserable. Plus I think it’s the safest option for me. I’m GBS positive, this way with my induction I have time to get antibiotics

Everyone’s pregnancy is different. I think people need to listen to their bodies because even though you’re growing your child, you still matter!!
I have never had an induction and people are more likely to tell you horror stories about inductions (it’s more intense, it leads to interventions etc) but that could very well not be the case for you. Ask questions to your medical professional on the pros and cons. 39 weeks is full term so it’s not unsafe for baby to come then! Do what’s best for you. good luck!

I’ve heard inductions take really long…. But everyone is different. I would say try your best to stay strong and naturally induce baby. Start now with naturally spike labor….

Membrane sweep

Sex

Pineapple

Raspberry leaf tea

Nipple stimulation

Walking on stair master

Bouncing on exercise ball

Eating dates

Do that now until 39 weeks.

Every induction is different! I was induced with my 1st due to medical reasons at 37weeks & it was 12hrs & was a breeze! With this baby I also plan on being induced at 39 weeks & according to the drs it should be even easier & faster unless she comes before then of course. I requested to be induced when they offered because I don’t have anyone who lives near our home & my parents are watching my toddler & they live an hour 30 away so it’s easier on all of us to have something on the schedule so we don’t have to drag our son to the hospital if I go into labor in the middle of the night

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Did anybody else see the video of the man who took his newborn baby from the hospital?

So he took his newborn baby from the hospital and he's claiming that it's his baby he should be able to take his baby. So from the video the mom basically told him she didn't want him to take the baby to his house because they had had a domestic abuse situation and he said it doesn't matter because I'm her father so I'm taking her. There are people who are debating about this and are saying that a father should have a right to take their baby even if it is a newborn and then there are people who are saying that a newborn should be with their mother and they can work that out later but the newborn should be with their mother first. What do you think?

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My baby girl was born April 19 🥺 how are we at 3+ months? When was your baby born 🎉

When did your first come?

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Has anyone here experienced having their first coming early just because they were “ready” to come out sooner? Inductions count, but I told my OB I only want one if I absolutely have to do it.

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