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I am 40 weeks pregnant and I am past my due date . Now the doctor told me he wont induce for another 8 days and I am in such pain and agony. I have cried for a hours, I am so stressed about everything I am going snap. Plus the doctor is leaving for a week so there is no chance of him delivering the baby. My husband is leaving town for a week as well due to business and he needs to go, I am so afraid if I haven't delivered by Tuesday I am going to be doing this by my self. What can I do to bring this baby out in the next few days? I feel really depressed and I just read that is you stress can delay labour is that true? I know everyone thinks just relax and wait but after my accident a few years ago my back is in so much pain. Am I just being a child about this or has anyone else felt like this? He did say if your in to much pain come in to the hospital and will see what we can do.
PS I have tried sex, walking, all the housework, and spicy food. I am not a fan of the oil that everyone keeps telling me to take.
I totally understand what you are going through my 1st daughter was born @ 42 wks & my doctor refused to induce me & I was soooooooooooo miserable! Hang in there I hope your Doctor will induce you soon or maybe you will go into labor. I know its really hard but try laying in the dark with soft music and try to relax.
Well the dr just called and said because he is out of town he now wants to wait 10 days instead of 8 I nearly killed him. I was so upset I just couldn't say anything but okay. I will go in on Friday to the LD and just say I cant deal with the pain anymore please do something. What else can I do? When he did the last 3 ultrasounds ( I had 9 ultrasounds in total) he said my due date matched my period date, so does that not mean I am right on schedule? He said if the baby is fine and your fine he doesn't think we should induce. I have been pregnant since Jan 2007 ( 2 miscarriages before this pregnancy) I just want this morning sickness, back ache, and everything else to clam down.
The amount of pain etc and distress you are describing seems to me like you need a new doctor. sorry but it sounds like "patient care" just flew out of the window with your one..
to me the pain, if distressing enough for you-is not good for your baby-you need to get a second opinion-sorry.
I totally agree I have cried and stressed over things long enough, my husband has worked 7 days a week just to keep up with things. In the end it isn't my DR choice I guess either it is the OB's choice to induce or not.
I can see both sides to this. Inductions have potential pros and cons that should be discussed and weighed based on individual circumstances. It is important to keep in mind that even though they are the fastest growing intervention in matenity in the last 10 years, does not mean they are without risk. C-sections are common place too, but they are also major abdominal surgery.
It sounds harsh, but mom being uncomfortable is not a medical reason to induce....certainly women can make that decision, and inductions are performed for this reason, but they need to be aware of the potential pros and cons so that it can be an informed decision. It can also depend on what sort of birth you are hoping for....not everyone wants a natural birth, or one with as little intervention as necessary. Many women want whatever the doctor is willing to give them so that they can move things along, be without pain, and "enjoy" the process....neither is right or wrong, but both should come with ample information.
Your doctor can do several tests over the next week to determine just how baby is doing, that can be a deciding factor as well as to whether or not he may induce sooner. Talk to your OB about your situation with your husband having to be out of town. When is your husband scheduled to leave?
Both the DR and husband leave this tuesday and wont be back till next sunday or monday. I know it isn't a reason induce but this can't be healthy still throwing up, not being able to move around because of my back injury, not to mention the stress I know ppl say just relax but it is hard.
Try to walk and swim. I went in to labor from swiming to much we spent the whole summer swiming and I didn't even know I was in labor intil I started having contractions on the way home. It was the most horrible pain I ever felt and now I am going to deliver twins in dec. But I wish you the best of luck.
Hopefully you will go on your own in the next few days. You would unlikely be able to change doctors, most won't take on someone new at 40 weeks, many will have a cut off time....often about 36 weeks, but you could ask. Who is taking over your care since your doctor will not be available?
No you have to go to the hospital and they have an on call doctor. That's why I am not really happy about it but I guess I have to go with it. I have been doing housework today just trying to move around, I think that will help my back a bit rather then just sitting in one spot. As well it may help the baby move down all the way and get things going. I can't really walk outside that much by my self so I try in my house walking up my 20 stairs.
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