Saturday, January 9, 2010

To Induce or Not to Induce?

Between 32 and 37 weeks I was concerned that the baby would be early and now at two days before my due date my concern is that I will have to be induced.

Most of the information on the web seems to point to the negatives of inducing labor with Pitocin. Everything I have read says it can make labor longer and in some instances increase the chances of a C-section delivery, and I currently am not a fan of being induced or of a c-section.

After all my research, when I hear induced labor, I think long painful labor that results in a c-section that requires a 6 week recovery. A long painful labor and a 6 week recovery sounds like torture to a busy bee like myself. I know I can't get out of the pain of labor but it would be nice to have the smallest amount possible..don't you think?

With all that said, the real deal is that I trust God, and my doctor and I will do whatever it takes to have my baby in a healthy, safe environment whether I have to be induced or not, and whether it is through c-section or not. I take comfort in that many women have done this before myself. Pray for a safe labor and delivery for the both of us whenever that may be. I will post pics when he arrives!

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