Anyone been induced before 38 weeks due to some sort of pain? I've got numerous conditions causing me to be in excruciating pain 24/7, it's to the point now where I'm shaking all the time because of it and the pain meds aren't working. They've told me 38 weeks but I know they consider 37 weeks full term and wondering if it's something I should bring up at my next midwife appt. I'm 35+1 and I've been an absolute mess the last fortnight I can't get a break from it.
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Definitely bring it up. ALWAYS bring it up. They might not be able to fix it, but they can't have the chance to bring it earlier unless you tell them!
It's a balancing act, minimising risk to the baby, and minimising risk to you.
When I was pregnant with all my kids I had gall bladder issues, I couldn't stop vomiting, the pain was so intense that I had a tens machine on it constantly and was on very strong pain relief and nothing could be done until my waters broke on their own. Waters broke at 38+6, 36+2 (I told them to say I was 37 weeks so I didn't have to get flown to the major hospital 800ks away) my third pregnancy I went into labour 6 days before I was due to have my c-section I was exactly 38 weeks. I feel your pain and I hope they will allow you to be induced earlier but until your waters break they will possibly just keep upping your pain relief. You could always try nipple stimulation and raspberry leaf tea to help bring on your labour. Good Luck Mumma it will be all over soon enough.
You should think it's a blessing of having a child instead of on here whinging about it. Suck it up princess we've all been there, at the end of the day you're going to have a beautiful life to enjoy and they should be your priority. It's actually really annoying seeing people whinge about pregnancy, it's not a walking in the park, you know there's pains that come part in parcel with it. If you can't handle it don't get knocked up.
Wow. Obviously something about this post has triggered you, and I'm sorry if you've endured some hurt or tragedy that's made you react so angrily to this post. But this is an insensitive and completely unhelpful response to this IM's post and I am respectfully requesting you remove it.
Wow. What a sour sod you are. I am very thankful for this baby, he comes after a miscarriage only a year ago! That doesn't mean I can suck the pain up though. I suffer severe SPD, loose over stretched ligaments that aren't supporting my uterus, extremely split muscles, a posterior baby, an anterior placenta, severe sciatica and other nerve pain, 2 twisted discs in my back and on top of all that I'm carrying a big baby in a 5.2ft body. All of this has been diagnosed, monitored and treated as best as possible since 18 weeks. So not having a whinge, just trying to cope with the pain that SHOULDN'T come with a normal pregnancy.
You would know the pain of losing a child then. Nothing compares to losing a life that youve created. Thank yourself lucky you can carry again. Pain is only temporary unless its self inflicted which lasts however long you wish for it to. Im sure youll be in a lot more pain when you're giving birth! There is no such thing as a normal pregnancy just like life isnt always guaranteed. Wait and let your baby decide when he or she wants to make its entrance or you may just feel my aching heart.
Oh my God. Shut up you sad, attention seeking bitch! Go find yourself a hobby.
I have lost a child and how dare you be such a piece of sh*t to this lady, regardless of the reason! Grow up!
If you're trying to "cry for help" please do so WITHOUT belittling other women or other people in general. You have no idea what this lady is going through!
You sound like a sad, pathetic excuse for a human being ?
I am sorry for your loss and I can understand why you've gotten so upset. I however was asking about induction as it's been advised for both of our wellbeing. I wasn't looking to be made to feel like a sook. Just because we have been through the loss of a child doesn't mean we can be nasty when women need support. It doesn't give us a right to be a down right bitch to them. I too get bitter reading certain things but I scroll past and don't let it consume me. You should try that in the future, and also seek the right help if you're struggling with you loss. Plenty of support out there for you too.
what a piece of work you are. pain is only temporary unless self inflicted? wtf?? you are ignorant as well as nasty. it's people like you that make me ashamed to be human. get a grip of yourself, turn around and fuck off, and when you get there fuck off a bit more. stay away from people's posts if you can't offer support and encouragement. you disgust me, and a lot of others by the looks of things. do us all a favour and leave the page so you can't insult hurt and upset anyone else.
what a piece of work you are. pain is only temporary unless self inflicted? wtf?? you are ignorant as well as nasty. it's people like you that make me ashamed to be human. get a grip of yourself, turn around and fuck off, and when you get there fuck off a bit more. stay away from people's posts if you can't offer support and encouragement. you disgust me, and a lot of others by the looks of things. do us all a favour and leave the page so you can't insult hurt and upset anyone else.
Wow. OP please ignore this post!
**bitch alert** ⬆⬆
I would ask them hun. They may say no, or because of the problems you are having they may consider it.
You never know if you don't ask.
Hi mumma, I was induced at 37.5 weeks as my bub was already over 10 pounds and the hospital I was at did not wan't to perform and elective c-section. My back was so injured from the amount of weight I had gained (and I too already suffered badly with siatica and over streatched / damaged ligaments.) I was on crutches, unable to hold myself up and in hideous pain. What my obgyn said is; if you are already slightly dialted (I had been 2cm for about 2 weeks) and the baby is in a good position they will induce (which happened in my case and all went very smoothly, my waters were broken at 9am and bub arrived at 4:30 pm) how ever, as with everyhintg else I had heared induction horror stories, I was advised if the baby isn't
in a good position and there is no signs labor is close naturally, it can be more risky, and the chances of needing a c-section greater. I would personally seek propper medical advice asap, I would be calling and asking to see one of the obgyn's asap or to have one present at your next midwife appopintment. Please ignore the negative comments on here, it is definitley a balancing act, best for bub vs best for mum, how ever I personally say you can not survivie in constant hidious pain 24/7 so Good luck mumma xx