Pregnancy-Info's popular weekly newsletters have been generating lots of great comments from readers, especially when it comes to labor induction. Are you thinking about getting your labor induced? Have you been induced before? Share your experiences with being induced, or tell us how it went if your baby stayed in past his due date. Read up on other moms' stories too! Need more information on labor induction? Check out Pregnancy-Info's article on inducing labor.
Share Your Induction Stories!
Name: BabyMom • Due Date: 07/09/2007
Yesterday was my due date but nothing happened - had a membrane sweep at the hospital but nothing is stirring at all! I'm really tired of being pregnant now. I've been off work since the beginning of May due to Symphsis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) which makes it very painful to walk, turn in bed, etc. I'm on crutches and have to wear a support belt. I was early with my 2 previous pregnancies. I really didn't think I'd go over this time and hope the baby comes soon!
Name: Elizabeth • Due Date: 06/30/2007
This is my first pregnancy, and of course I'm overdue. I am 1 cm dilated after my doctor played around and did something to my cervix. My mucous plug came out and everything. And still no baby. I've tried Castor oil, massages, walking, walking in the pool. And nothing seems to work.
Name: TIFFANEE • Due Date: 07/19/2007
This is my fifth pregnancy. I had a Cesarean section with my first child and a vaginal birth with the other three. I am 37 weeks and impatient because I plan on getting my tubes tied. I have been 2 cm dilated since I was 7 months. I am told at every appointment that my cervix is too thick for induction.
Name: ashley • Due Date: 07/11/2007
I am 3 cm dilated and have been told for 3 weeks now any day as baby is at 1 station. My mucous plug has come out. I also have back pains so bad it instantly brings me to my knees and brings tears to my eyes. I have contractions but then they stop. I tried the Castor oil thing and it got me NO WHERE. I took it almost 24 hours ago. I was up all night in the bathroom and still no baby.
Name: sarah • Due Date: 06/08/2007
I am know 22 days over and starting to get a bit antsy. My concern is how long is too long. I want to do what's best for my baby. I have had two ultrasounds and am also booked for another in two days. All the results are perfect, but I'm worried about when the baby will come.
Name: Nikita • Due Date: 07/23/2007
I will be 37 weeks Monday. This is my 2nd child and I will be doing a VBAC. My doctor wants her to come on her own so we can have a better chance of not having another C-section. I go back to the doctor on the 5th of July. If nothing changes, I will try Castor oil, which will hopefully work. But if it doesn't, I will be induced on July 17th.
