Possible induction :/

So I had my 38wk appointment today, and the midwife made another appointment for next Friday and said that if I Havnt had my baby by then, they will give me an induction date :/
Plus she checked my urine and found blood, protein and something else in it (sorry forgot what the last thing was, but she said it was a +2?) Not exactly sure what this means, but she said It wasn't a good thing (obviously I knew it wasn't normal)

Anyways I'm kinda sitting myself just at the thought of an induction as both my other two births were all natural. I've heard a lot of bad stories about inductions.....so is there anyone that can give me a positive induction story and what's exactly involved?

TIA

Do you think you need an induction?

I honestly don't know. I'm hoping not. I had my last two both naturally without any help, so Im just hoping it goes the same way this time.

Quoting Mumzy...:" I honestly don't know. I'm hoping not. I had my last two both naturally without any help, so Im just hoping it goes the same way this time."

Well, then don't do it. You know your body better than the doctor. and its not like they can make you induce.

Its your choice

<blockquote><b>Quoting Gir is a Slytherin:</b>" Well, then don't do it. You know your body better than the doctor. and its not like they can make you induce. Its your choice"</blockquote>



I know that I have the final say in whether or not I get one. I don't want to go too far over my due date as they already think that baby is of big size.
I'll just keep hoping and praying that I go naturally and either before or on my due date.

My best friend was induced 12 days early with her daughter and even with induction she was in the hospital for 2 days before going into active labour. But she said for the most part it wasn't too bad of an experience.
I'd love for them to induce me next week (week 37) because I'm too excited for my baby and done with the intense pain from SPD. But I have a feeling the little miss is trying to break out on her own!!

If you do induce, please DO NOT let them use cytotec. Its not even made for inductions, in fact on the box it straight up says DO NOT USE on pregnant women. Its just cheaper than pitocin. http://www.cytoteccase.com

Also, I would try a foley bulb and cervidil over pitocin and water breaking.
Its gentler and less of a risk of c section, since, just by being induced it ups your c/s risk.
OH
and, do you know your Bishops Score?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Lacey.Rose:</b>" My best friend was induced 12 days early with her daughter and even with induction she was in the hospital ... [snip!] ... for my baby and done with the intense pain from SPD. But I have a feeling the little miss is trying to break out on her own!!"</blockquote>


Oh I know what you mean by pain   if this was my first pregnancy, it would be an only child lol.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Gir is a Slytherin:</b>" If you do induce, please DO NOT let them use cytotec. Its not even made for inductions, in fact on the ... [snip!] ... and less of a risk of c section, since, just by being induced it ups your c/s risk. OH and, do you know your Bishops Score?"</blockquote>



Ok I have no idea what any of those drugs are that you mentioned, but I will keep them in mind  
And what exactly is a bishops score?

I swear I feel like a first timer being on this site. I learn something new everyday lol

Quoting Mumzy...:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Gir is a Slytherin:</b>" If you do induce, please DO NOT let ... [snip!] ... And what exactly is a bishops score? I swear I feel like a first timer being on this site. I learn something new everyday lol"

Just copy/pasting from a doc in my fb birthing group cuz its 4:25am and I'm lazy


Here is a collection of information about the BISHOP SCORE. Before considering *any* form of induction, including natural methods or a "sweep" (stretch and sweep or sweeping of membranes), please ask about your Bishop Score. Methods of induction of any sort can stress your body, and more importantly, your baby - if both of you are not ready. Please try to be educated on this aspect of late-pregnancy before you are pressured into anything.

This link is related to acupressure in pregnancy, but I find the information neatly presented and easy to understand with charts. http://www.maternityacupressure.com/bishop-score.html

From PubMed: "A Bishop score of 5 or less was a predominant risk factor for a cesarean delivery in all 3 groups (adjusted OR 2.32; 95% CI 1.66-3.25). Other variables with significantly increased risk for cesarean delivery included maternal age of 30 years or older, body mass index of 31 or higher, use of epidural analgesia during the first stage of labor, and birth weight of 3,500 g or higher. In both induction groups, more newborns required neonatal care, more mothers needed a blood transfusion, and the maternal hospital stay was longer."http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15802392

This source also includes information on "low fluids" and what questions you need to ask. http://joyinbirthing.com/months/month9/bishopscore/

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mumzy...:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Lacey.Rose:</b>" My best friend was induced 12 days early with ... [snip!] ... own!!"</blockquote> Oh I know what you mean by pain   if this was my first pregnancy, it would be an only child lol."</blockquote>

I've been on bed rest for a week and I'm going absolutely bonkers, I'm not one to sit around and do nothing but I can even stand long enough to do my dishes anymore.   I hope (fingers crossed) that I've started having contractions because I just want this baby ouuttt. Lol

And they use pitocin at the hospital I'm delivering at. I've never even heard of cytotec before.

Pitocin is pretty commonly used, BUT a lot of doctors will "pit to distress" a baby just to get a c section.

Cervidil is just a cervix softener and a foley bulb slow expands to help dilate and efface you, its also the more gentler of the inductions.

I gave you a link on cytotec.

Quoting Lacey.Rose:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mumzy...:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Lacey.Rose:</b>" ... [snip!] ... want this baby ouuttt. Lol And they use pitocin at the hospital I'm delivering at. I've never even heard of cytotec before."

Good, its HORRIBLE.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Gir is a Slytherin:</b>" Good, its HORRIBLE. "</blockquote>

It sounds horrible. I looked it up and apparently they use it commonly in abortions... so I'm glad its never been mentioned by my obgyn.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Gir is a Slytherin:</b>" Just copy/pasting from a doc in my fb birthing group cuz its 4:25am and I'm lazy Here is a collection ... [snip!] ... includes information on "low fluids" and what questions you need to ask. http://joyinbirthing.com/months/month9/bishopscore/"</blockquote>


Thanks for all the information. I'll definitely have a good read of it when I get to my computer.