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3 days from today I am going to be admitted to the hospital to prepare for induction. I can reschedule for a later time, but the doctor thinks its best to do it now since the baby is already 7 1/2 pounds and will probably be 8 pounds by the day of induction.
I just am curious to know what being induced is like. My mother was induced 20 years ago, and she says it was a very unpleasant experience. However my doctor assures me that now the process has changed and they administer the medicine in a way that mimics natural labor.
So I would just like people who have been induced or know people who have been induced recently to share stories with me. Because I am really starting to freak out, and just need to know how induction compares to natural childbirth.
Thanks! and sorry this is so long.
Im not sure but this is probably a bit late... My induction was painful. I was in alot of pain straight away and learnt that the pain wasnt even labour, it was just pains that come from the gel they use. Looking back i'd rather have waited (i was 9 days overdue with no sign of labour).
BUT... I havent experienced natural birth. Im pregnant now and am hoping for it to happen naturally. There could be pros and cons for each side though...
At least being induced, you're at the hospital and theres no chance of anything happening away from medical help.
No idea if this helped any... Or if im too late...
Let me know how it went...
Good luck!
p.s:
The gel they used was for the induction. I think it was called Prostin. They put it on your cervix. I didnt have an epidural because one little slip and your a paraplegic. I sucked on the happy gas all night though...
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not too late..I'm going in tonight for my induction. What gel are you talking about??
and it didnt really help me feel any less nervous..lol but I appreciate the honesty.
by the way did you use an epidural?
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