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: Karen • Due Date: 06/28/2007
Well yesterday was my due date although I've been told since the 1st of June I could go any day. I have dialated to 4 cm, 75% effaced, 3 station and not going any where. I've had severe back pains for over 2 weeks bringing me to my knees, but they won't do anything about it!! I'm so frustrated and I've tried everything under the sun except castor oil! The thought makes me sick! The drs keep saying anytime at every appt. Just wait for contractions to start. At this point I'm wondering if they ever will!
Name: Megan • Due Date: 07/28/2007
I am 36 weeks and ready to get this thing out of me, I have tried everything. I've tried stairs, baths, aromatherapy, accupressure points (over and over, I've got bruises to prove it lol) I just tried castor oil, it got my contractions going, but no labor. I even got some evening primrose oil and have tried walking miles at a time, nothing seems to be working for me. I don't mean to sound like a terrible soon-to-be-mom, but I have been having so much back pain that I'm doing everything I can to just see my child.
Name: Jill • Due Date: 06/25/2007
I'm 39 weeks and after this weekend I will be 40 weeks. I'm not dilated at all and my baby's head is high. If nothing happens by Monday (my due date), then something will have to be planned. Also, my doctor has told me that I have a small pelvis. All I want is to get this baby out!! I don't care how they do it. I just want it to be over with so we can move on with life and the baby!!! Sooo much waiting!!
Name: AMY • Due Date: 06/12/2007
I am 38 weeks and had a dr's appointment this morning. I'm dilated to a 2 and 50% effaced. This is my second child and the dr thinks I'll go early with this once since I went early with my first. He also told me if I make it to my due date he will induce me and that it should go well since this is my second pregnancy. He doesn't see any reason for making me go past my due date, and I think I love him for that!!
Name: Frustrated • Due Date: 05/29/2007
Today is my due date, but no luck. My husband hasn't shown any emphathy in this regard so far and keeps reminding me to allow nature to take its course and have some patience. But I'm frustrated and have no patience!!! I don't know what other options I have besides castor oil, sex and walking.
Name: Cammie • Due Date: 06/14/2007
I am 38 weeks pregnant and my cervix hasn't softend at all. If it doesn't soften by my due date, they're going to do a C-section! I don't want that at all. II wanted to try intercourse to see if would help, but my husband is so scared he's going to hurt the baby, so I don't know what else to do.
