Induced Childbirth, side effects?
ByMy due date is December 7th, but the problem is my BF (the father) has Buffalo Bills tickets that day. He has convinced me to do an early induced childbirth so he can go to the game. At first I didn’t want to do it because this is my first child and I wanted to experience a natural childbirth, but he has convinced me I was being selfish. Because the game means so much to him (he said they were playing the Dolphins) I decided I am going to go through with it.
My main question is are there any side effects to inducing early childbirth? To me or my child?
I’m really nervous, so thanks in advance for the advice.
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14 Comments
March 14th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
i was induced june 23. it just brings on labor a little more fast and furious than naturally. but hey the epidural makes it a breeze
my dr. let me be induced a week early cuz i was 3 cm., it all depends on the dr.
try drinking raspberry leaf tea, 3-4 cups a day for the last 6 weeks, it really helps streghten the uterus, and helps dialation
March 14th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Doctors will not induce childbirth unless necessary for the health of the baby/mom. Your bf frankly sounds like a selfish jerk in my opinion. He is MORE concerned with a stupid game instead of the health and well being of his child???
March 14th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Your boyfriend sounds like a jerk if he is choosing Bills tix over the birth of his child and made you feel like you were being selfish for wanting your body to do what it is supposed to do naturally. You probably will not deliver on your exact due date anyway. I hope this question is a joke…otherwise, this makes me so sad.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
The chances of you actually delivering your baby on your due date is very small, I think 10% so I wouldn’t get my labour induced. He’s the one being selfish not you! Will your doc even induce you then? I would let “nature” take its course and your baby will come when he or she is ready! Good luck!
March 14th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
i think your man is being the selfish one – do not rush this experience – i was induced because i HAD to be not because my hubby didn’t want to miss the game – i am a huge football fan myself but dear god – that’s wrong and you should realize that your family comes before ANYTHING – tell him to sell those damn tickets and buy your baby some nice things…
March 14th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I have never heard of any side effects to being induced. The only thing that I have heard is if this is your first birth then being induced makes for a harder childbirth. And anyway the baby might not come on your due date. First babies are normally late. Talk about being selfish. He wants you to be induced so that he can have fun and go to a Bills football game. Well that takes selfishness to a whole new level. If you don’t want to get induced let the baby come naturally. If he loves you then he will leave the game (if that is when the baby finally gets here) and be by your side.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Well.. I can already tell you you are going to get some mean comments on here. So many people are against inductions. It’s really not safe for you or baby. And most doctors won’t do it unless there is a complication. I don’t know of any that will do it around a football game. And frankly, I think your BOYFRIEND is being selfish… not YOU! Thats crazie. The meds they give you can really effect the baby and can make you both sick. It can make the baby’s heart rate sky-rocket and can stress him out. Also, more than half of inductions end in a c-section. Do some more research and talk to your doctor. PLUS, the chances of you actually going into labor on your due date are slim. And since it’s your first, most likely you will be over due anyways! I’d say just wait it out and I bet you will be a few days if not a week over due. You should consider doing “membrane stripping”. It can help speed things up and doesnt involve medication. It doesnt always work, but a lot of times it does. Its worth trying. And more doctors will do that b4 they will do an induction. Good luck!
March 14th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Your boyfriend thinks you are being selfish. Sounds like he is the selfish one. It is your body. You should decide. The baby most likely will not come on your due date. There are no side effects. My doctor induced me because I live 30 miles from the hospital so maybe your’s will too. Good luck!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
It depends upon physician to physician. I know my doctor is against volunteer and social induction so I don’t have that choice.
You should check with your doctor if he/she will do it for you. There are no noted side effects for induction and your doctor won’t do it if there is a risk involved.
By the way, your boyfriend sounds more selfish to me. He needs to put his act together. If his game is more important than the birth of child, he has mental issues and you too agreeing to it. Put your foot down if you don’t want him to pressurise you and ask him to go for game if he thinks its more important than birth of his child. You would atleast know how much he is likely to stick around his family then.
Good luck
March 14th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
It’s a divisional game, so I can understand the importance of your bf being there to support his team. It shouldn’t be a big deal to induce early child birth, but consult your doctor first. If there are issues, then maybe you can just keep him on standby if you happen to give birth on gameday.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
WOW! your being selfish for not wanting to have your baby before its ready!?
tell your BF to wise up. if he thinks a stupid game is more important than his child’s health, maybe he should rearrange his priorities!
do not do anything you aren’t comfortable with.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Doctors usually do not induce unless you are a week or so overdue, or if there is a problem. Chances are you will not go on your due date anyway! I have already prepped my husband to miss a Notre Dame game and/or Bears game. He can watch it in the hospital!
March 15th, 2010 at 12:14 am
wow hes selfish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 15th, 2010 at 1:10 am
I have heard that an induction hurts MUCH worse than natural childbirth. Plus the c-sec rate is much higher because it can cause fetal distress in the baby. There is also a risk of uterine rupture for the mother. The pitocin used to induce can also cause jaundice in the newborn.