Is Induced Labor at 39 Weeks Best for Mom and Baby?
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2019
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If women were allowed to walk around while in labor and if we could be in different positions not just lying on back and lastly If doctors weren’t so money hungry we wouldn’t have this increase in cesarean sections. Just my two cents
Jesenia Lopez Gomez 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I agree with you
Women are not confined to lying on their back. Why do you think that? TV?
Momey hungry?
@@marredcheese but they also don’t encourage you to get up and move around either: so how is a first time mom supposed to know that she can labor in an upright position?
I am scheduled to be induced this coming Tuesday Jan 26th, 2021. 🥳 i’ve been stuck at 3cm dilated and 50% effaced since 37 weeks. I can’t wait to have my baby girl in my arms 🥰❤️
let me know how it goes
How did it go?
yeah, how did that induction go? let me guess. cervadil, syntocin, huge pain, epidural, more syntocin to counteract the effect of the pitocin, talk (at the LEAST) of c section due to low oxygen levels in baby/distress.
getting warm? :)
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 even if that may not have been her case, majority of women aren’t so fortunate. Many go through worst labor because they were induced. My friend slept, but that doesn’t mean I’d have the same luck and I can’t get an epidural for medical reasons.
@@kaykayree1 word. people get injured from epidurals anyway, but that gets downplayed. it's russian roulette. especially with these idiots wearing white coats.
I agree with him it also helps to prevent stillbirths if the placenta stops operating as it should
One doctor's study doesn't trump what is established medical practice which is not to induce if it is not medically necessary.
I was induced at 40 weeks with both babies. They were big babies and everything went smoothly.
babies come when they come. it's time women show some discipline on this matter. it's the least we could do for our babies.
I received ohhhh
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 what do u mean.
About to be my story
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 the least bye we do a lot for our children shit go into play I can’t be my best if I’m uncomfortable I will not dilate
My doctor said she was willing to induce me at 39 weeks because it was my second pregnancy. I considered it because my first baby was huge but what ended up happening is we waited til 40 weeks 1 day. Same as with my first born
Just found out my dr scheduled me for an induction next week at 39 weeks and didn't even talk to me about it!!🥺 baby's great and I'm fine too! this stresses me out ... they talk as tho they care but don't show it really, please God help us!🙏🙏
That’s what just happened to me. I’m calling them Monday to tell them nope, not happening
I'm 39 weeks and more concerned baby isn't coming.. inducement scheduled for next week when I'll be 40w +4 days if she still isn't out
You have full control to tell them no
I’m definitely asking to be induced today. I’m 39 weeks and it’s time for baby to meet the world. I plan to get induced this week or on my due date if possible.
Someone should teach this guy about the Bishops score…
Hmm. I don’t know if I believe this study. A woman going into labor naturally is almost always the best case scenario. A medical induction without being medically necessary seems reckless to me.
Exactly! I said the same thing! When I gave birth to my son I was being pressured by doctors to get induced so happy I did not listen! He came out 43 weeks 10 pounds no issues at all. These doctors need to stop scaring us as if being induced doesn't have its problems because it does.
@@ephie5048 but some babies will be still born at 43 weeks that’s a fact decrease in baby movement and life span of plancte
@@jamiebrown2543 I think each mom should have the choice to do what they want. For me, I just really didn't want to induce. I didn't see the point unless there was a true medical emergency. I wanted my baby to fully develop on its own. And the fact that all these babies are coming out early these days, I wouldn't be surprised if they came out deficient in something or had some kind of neurological disorder later down the line. But I'm not saying moms shouldn't induce. It's their choice and their body.
I was born at 37 weeks, my brother came ten days early no problems
well well well.. 1st time mom and I will be 39 weeks on Friday. I had a cervix check 2 weeks ago and nothing and I have one tomorrow! wondering what my doc will want to do if my cervix has not started to open? My boyfriend wants to just let baby boy decided when he wants to come! I do too but I also do not wanna put my lil man or self in any harm... so confusing!
Any updates momma??
My due date is June 21st 2022. If my baby doesn't come (which will be my 40 week mark) I have a scheduled induction. I am fearful of pitocin because I heard fast labor. I was 2cm dilated at my last 39 week appt. I've been doing the deed, eating pineapple, doing yoga, eating dates.. even walking more than normal. 6/16/22 I did my own form of yoga and contracted for what seemed like 45mins for every 5 mins. 6/18 I had 0 contractions at all even during her normal movement time. I thought that was very odd. She goes from being ready to go out at night, to back up into the belly during the day so I'm honestly confused. I thought I was leaking amniotic fluid today in a light trickle but learned it could be leukorrhea. I don't want to go into the hospital if my body isn't ready because I know they send you home if you're not to a certain dilation.. or leaking.. my scheduled induction is in 6 days. I am hoping to go into labor. This is my 2nd daughter. I had my water break at 37 +5 days with my 1st. She weighed 6 pounds 15oz. 7/29/19.. so there is some concern where I have had literally (no change or progress on what it feels like) since my last cervix check.
Hi, how did it go?
Im 38w3 and haven't dilated.. Doctor's want to induce me next week 39w1?? I don't know if I should. My pregnancy is healthy so I don't understand why I'm getting induced.
Literally me !
Because it's more money for healthcare providers and they get to have more control over timing instead of being on call.
Thank you for the informative video! I'm 37w5 and if baby girl doesn't come out on her own by next weekend (39w2) I may get induced due to my Midwife leaving for vacation 🙄 and I don't want anyone else to deliver but also hesitant to be induced. I do fall in your categiry of this being my 1st baby and no complications and she is head down. So we will see. I might try a membrane sweep at 39w 🤞
How did it go? I’m due in 2 1/2 weeks
I’m 39w today
I can’t choose who delivers my baby at my doctors office. They all work as a team.
The vacation thing is a sad but common factor as to why some induce… it was suggested to me at 39 weeks (I’m 39 weeks today) but I’d rather wait and let baby girl come in God’s perfect timing, regardless of which OBGYN or midwife is available to deliver her!
Im 38 weeks being induced tm / i cant walk due to baby heavy n infection and she is breaking my pelvic and hips -
This is something that involves the pharmaceutical companies attached to hospital administrative policies. The real question is "how can we get more money out from people's insurance companies from a business point of view and manage the intake of patients ".....
the human body is one of the most complex organism , not even talking about other mammals, all of a sudden Lockwood knows more than millions of years of nature and natural birthing process. If the human body was unable to exit the baby with labor , the baby would never have started its growth from the inside, we would be like chickens hatching from eggs.
Our parents gave birth to us in the village with midwives with no medical interventions, not even epidural, one of the reason why labor was so short for them. Because artificial intervention elongates the process of labor. If your body is not ready , its not ready. As a mother you will know when your body is ready. Not to mention that study has flaws. Induction is for serious critical situations, where there is imminent danger.
Well said 👏👏
Preach
I think people should just leave babies alone and let them come when they are ready. Modern medicine does way too much these days and lacks patience
Fetal death have decreased tremendously since "modern medicine". I have a friend who never went into labor and the doctors found out the placenta stopped working efficiently and the baby's oxygen was very low. Sometimes we can wait, but complications increases at a certain point.
@@kayonahotgurl Fair point. But I don't think that's at 39 weeks.
@@kayonahotgurl Ya but at that point if the oxygen is low then that is a MEDICAL REASON to induce.. if the baby is fine and doctors have not noticed any complications it's better to leave it alone and let it come out when it's ready on its own.
edit- Doctors tried scaring me to induce my baby boy.. I didn't listen and he came out 10 pounds at 43 weeks healthy and doing very well. But it's because they told me nothing was wrong with him that I decided to wait. Glad I did!
My last one came at 41 weeks and I suffered a partial placental abruption (placenta started to detach an hr before she was born). Thankfully my Dr monitored me and made the right call, I pushed and got her out and she is fine. But with my current belly baby, I will be induced at 40 weeks if he doesn’t come before.
@kayonahotgurl that's why you have weekly doctor appointments at the end of pregnancy. So the doctor can evaluate if everything is fine. There is no need for induction unless it seems that there is something wrong.
A lot of women do not know their exact date of their last period. My last daughter was induced and she had 2 holes that was were not closed & had get surgery at 3 damn months. I will NEVER get induced again.
2 holes? What does that have to do with induction?
How does induction correlate to your daughters situation? Genuinely curious? Is she better now?? I hope so❤
Not true. I had an elective induction at 39 weeks ended up having a C section after intense pain. Still traumatized. Don't go for it. If you want a normal vaginal delivery then wait or else you will not be happy with your birth experience like me...
I thought I was alone the same happened to me that I ended up having postpartum psychosis.
Ive had elective induction twice at 39 weeks. Perfectly fine, laboured for 3 hours, pushed for 30 mins. It works for some it doesnt for others.
Who in the hell actually has a positive feeling during birthing a baby?? Lmao my mom still complains to me about how I was her biggest baby and 9lbs🤣 and she was induced with me
I am 38 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby and no signs of labour yet as they say it would be early when u have a history of multiple pregnancies..I was induced for my 1st child in 40 weeks that ended up in a complication,2nd went fine, now the pregnancy is healthy and baby is gaining weight that would not support normal delivery,I wanted to ask my doc for induction..would that be a better choice ??
The baby gaining weight is not norm pregnancy?
I've had 8 babies. They have almost all come late. No reason a baby would be early just because it's your second. Generally they follow the dame gestational pattern. If your usually late, baby will likely be late. And vice versa.
I was tested for gestational diabetes at 24 weeks and everything was fine, but was tested again 37 weeks and failed the tests. I was tested again because my baby was growing large pretty rapidly. He was 8.1 pounds at 37 weeks according to the ultrasound. Which I heard can be off by a pound but my baby did look chubby. For this reason I’m scheduled for induction at exactly 39 weeks. This is my first baby, it’s so nerve wrecking with everything going on. Doctor said if induction fails I would go through a c section
any updates?
How was it??
Omg!! I'm going through the same thing!!! Please update!!!
@@divacam100 I ended up being induced and everything was fine! Baby came out and we were both healthy, he is now three months lol. Once my water broke everything was super fast. The only thing is that the induction was so painful. I heard it’s more painful because they’re forcing labor and everything goes quicker. It was painful labor but once I got the epidural it got rid of the pain and I didn’t even feel anything when I pushed out the baby lol I’m sure everything will be good! Don’t worry :)
@@anamendoza9355 Thank you so much for the update!! God bless you and your baby :) I'm hoping for the best, this is my first baby too :)
Any studies you can refer with names showing that morbidity is a cause when babies are born after 40 weeks??
It's unlikely. This sounds like a study to make doctors lives easier. They like induction because they can plan it.
Nope not unless you have a medical reason (like me, high blood pressure and GD)
I'm being induced at 38 weeks due to chronic hypertension...but it's been controlled with bp meds...no complications so far...but my Dr still insisted I get induced due to health risk...I really don't want to.
I was born at 35 weeks at 6lbs 8oz 😂🤷🏻♀️
What about your second or third baby?
I believe this study was only done on first time mothers
That other Dr had the weakest argument of all time.
Why does everyone rush the baby when they’re not even full term or past due? Mom being selectively induced at 37,38,39 and 40 weeks is crazy to me! Also it’s being pressured upon moms especially first time moms. Our bodies were built for this very moment and time! Yes I understand that there are cases where it’s necessary but for the cases where it’s just because the mom is ready or doctor is rushing it is not necessary! When the baby is ready to come that’s when the baby will come! God timing is perfect. Plus Pitocin has so many risk vs natural. Common sense.
Agreed
Shouldn't the body just do as it needs to?
Tina Thompson it should yes. But the body isn’t perfect and can fail sometimes. It should be decided between the mother and her birthing team. (Doctors or midwives etc)
@@daniellerockwell Ok, but health care professionals aren't perfect as well and I would see it more as a risk to start intervening with something natural if not necessary than giving your body the possibility to go natural, without medical interventions needed.
I wonder how many women actually are fully informed about possible risks of elective induction.
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I had my baby last week,was supposed to be induced,I got to the hospital,was laying on the bed waiting for my induction.Then something told me do not do this,I called for the Dr told them my decision and checked myself out.That same evening I started receiving contractions I went to sleep woke up the next morning and he was ready I was already 7Cm when I got to the HOSP he came exactly on my due date.😁😊🙏
More inductions also means more things to bill on insurance. I'll wait for nature to work it's course.