Getting induced

Hi mumsies! I'm at week 38, and I've been given another week to try to naturally dilate before I get induced. I'm afraid, cos I've heard horrible, painful stories from those who have been induced. If you have been induced before, how was the experience like for you? What part of the induction hurt so bad? For those who weren't induced, what helped with natural dilation? I know sex, squats, walking and curb-walking help, and I'm gonna do them daily for the next 7 days 😂 Edit (update!): I didn't get induced! I had my bloody show at week 38 day 2, after a cervical check, and had contractions the next day. Went to admit myself on Sunday afternoon cos I was having contractions 6-10mins apart. Stayed overnight and was guided by nurses to do lots of walks around the ward and also do deep sumo squats (5x10 secs each)! I feel that helped. I had also been drinking the raspberry leaf tea as well as dates daily. Our bundle of joy came out on 1 April! 😍

Vô danh

14 Replies

Write a reply

I was induced at 39 + 4. I decided to as baby was already 3.2kg during gynae check up at 39 weeks. I wanted a natural birth hence I opted for induction. Inserted pill and waited for 10 hours before dilating to 3cm, doctor broke water bag manually before waiting another 10 hours to finally give birth. If you opt for induction you will have a lot of time in between before delivering. Instead of stressing about the actual delivery, try to regulate your emotions and your mind. I would recommend bringing a portable speaker and some helpful books along with you to your room. We listened to calming music and read some informative guides to help us when the baby arrives. Allow yourself some space during the final moments of just your hubby and you. The music really helped create a soothing environment for ourselves. Don't stress, let it be and it will all be okay (:

13 Replies

Home Pregnancy mumsies im week 38 ive been given another week try naturally dilate bef