It is quite understandable that you are excited and happy to see a new bundle of joy added to your family. The excitement and anticipation can be quite exhilarating that you want to induce labor at the soonest possible time as soon as your baby reaches the full term of 38 to 42 weeks gestation. But is induction really safe for your baby and you... or not?
Before you give out a consent for an induction to go through, you need to know what are the possible risks that you might have to face should it fail. Keep in mind that not all inductions result to an early and smooth delivery. There are those pregnant women who had them inducted – either naturally or through medical means – but only results to nothing.
Inducing labor at 38 weeks
There are reports from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that 20 to 40% of labors are induced. The ACOG determined in 2005 …show more content…
Do your own research on the induction process. Nothing beats knowledge. Though your doctor will inform you about the process as well as the pros and cons, there are still certain information and knowledge that he may have forgotten to tell you. If you do your research, you can be sure that you are well-equipped with knowledge on what to expect from the procedure.
The last say...
While having induction means seeing your baby at the soonest possible time and not prolonging your agony and pain during pregnancy, it is still better and note worthy not to take shortcuts. This is because having your baby is an experience that you should have naturally. If ever you want to induce labor, you must think about it not only twice or thrice, but rather a hundred times because it requires thoughtful consideration.
Also, you should check with your doctor and midwife first before deciding on the possibility of induction. Though the benefit sometimes outweigh the risk, medical professionals will not induce if the woman is not yet ready. Hence, patience is a virtue during the entire pregnancy
Before you give out a consent for an induction to go through, you need to know what are the possible risks that you might have to face should it fail. Keep in mind that not all inductions result to an early and smooth delivery. There are those pregnant women who had them inducted – either naturally or through medical means – but only results to nothing.
Inducing labor at 38 weeks
There are reports from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that 20 to 40% of labors are induced. The ACOG determined in 2005 …show more content…
Do your own research on the induction process. Nothing beats knowledge. Though your doctor will inform you about the process as well as the pros and cons, there are still certain information and knowledge that he may have forgotten to tell you. If you do your research, you can be sure that you are well-equipped with knowledge on what to expect from the procedure.
The last say...
While having induction means seeing your baby at the soonest possible time and not prolonging your agony and pain during pregnancy, it is still better and note worthy not to take shortcuts. This is because having your baby is an experience that you should have naturally. If ever you want to induce labor, you must think about it not only twice or thrice, but rather a hundred times because it requires thoughtful consideration.
Also, you should check with your doctor and midwife first before deciding on the possibility of induction. Though the benefit sometimes outweigh the risk, medical professionals will not induce if the woman is not yet ready. Hence, patience is a virtue during the entire pregnancy