Being Induced At 38 Weeks!! -Baby Update!

My top tips are

- to be mentally prepared. Inductions can be lengthy so be prepared for that, then it'll be a bonus if it's quick

- to check your birth plan and cover all eventualities

- to check your bag and have lots of hypo treatments and snacks in there!

- to rest lots in preparation for your induction and get as much sleep as you can now!

- pack loads of blood testing strips!

- to know that you are in control and that giving birth is an active process - something you do, not something that's done to you

- read up on birth, relaxation and post-delivery, including breastfeeding and pumping

- know you can do it : )

- enjoy the last few days of your pregnancy : )

Take care XX

How exciting! Totally agree with everything that Azure said above. I was induced five weeks ago and it was definitely a lengthy process! Make sure your birthing partner knows what you are am what you aren't happy with - really handy in case you are a bit too exhausted to comic ate coherently towards the end!

My induction was, unfortunately, not successful so I ended up having a c section. I was unlucky, though, as absolutely nothing had happened after grew pessaries and 36 hours. I went in saying I definitely didn't want a c section. I ended up so glad and relaxed as they were takin me to theatre, though. Your preferences definitely change throughout the birthing process!

I had loads of hypos post delivery. Make sure you have loads of lucozades or similar. Although the hospital will be able to provide things for you, it's useful and much more convenient to have your own stuff to hand.

Once your baby has been delivered, use the time in hospital to rest. The midwives will help as much or as little as you need them to - make the most of it! Ask lots of questions and make sure you are comfortable before you go home.

He part of the process I found most uncomfortable was having my cervix checked. The first time was uncomfortable. The first pessary made everything much more sensitive so the second check was quite painful. If t happens to you, ask for gas and air. It doesn't stop the pain but it does take the edge off and gives you something else to focus on.

Hope all goes well!

Em x

We are also being induced on Friday @Finley02. How bizarre!
Hope all goes well!

@Finley02 and @sekv Yes, it's a process rather than an event - hence the possible length. If you have a slow-acting pessary, that can be there at least a day, then they sometimes leave it a bit longer, and then you have the drip and that, again, is the start of a new stage. If they're able to break your waters, consider that as it speeds things up no end.

Hey I was induced at 35wks and found it very painful but ended up with an emergency section after the second pessary.

It took me a while to recover from the section and now second time round with the twins I still haven't quite recovered.

Just be prepared for it to be a long process like @azure says and be prepared for lots of hypos after.

Try rest now and enjoy your last few days before you join the night feed club!x

Good luck with your inductions tomorrow @Finley02 and @sekv

Finley02 said:

Thank you.... Starting to get very nervous x

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Don't be nervous. That's one benefit of a diabetic pregnancy - you'll be monitored carefully during the induction

Imagine you're sending vibes to your baby. That helped me stay relaxed, along with some deep breathing

Now I've said to prepare for a lengthy induction, you'll probably have a quick one and think I'm daft

@Finley02 Good luck for today x

Hope all has gone well. Big hugs.

Our second baby I was induced at 36 weeks, 40 mins start to finish, hope all went well for you

Aw can't believe I've just seen this, hope all went well girls! Won't both with any tips seen as its been and gone but hope you are looking after yourselves as well as your new little baba's! If either of you ended up having a section please do rest, I didn't and ended up with a tear & and infection! Big hugs to you both xxx

Many congratulations to you both on your new baby boy!! Well done!

Congratulations @Finley02 !

Wonderful news! Wishing you and your family all the best xxx