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KristaD:
Is there a reason they are jumping to induce?? There are a lot of dangers with medical induction and it's really best to use it as a last resort.
Samson:
CONGRATULATIONS DADDY TO BE SOON, HOPE EVERYTHING TURNS OUT WELL FOR YOU AND YOUR WIFE AND THE EVENTUAL BIRTH OF YOUR BABY. :) :) :)
MAY GOD'S SPIRIT BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS HAPPY EVENT.
Your Brother, Samson.
UncleBeau:
--- Quote from: KristaD on April 19, 2008, 12:29:30 PM ---Is there a reason they are jumping to induce?? There are a lot of dangers with medical induction and it's really best to use it as a last resort.
--- End quote ---
Could you specify these dangers? the "dangers" of induction are not much different from the dangers in natural childbirth.
Actually, it's only a last resort when the baby is OVERdue. If you'd read carefully what I said before, when the amniotic fluid index gets below 5 they HAVE to induce and that's what we were expecting until Friday. If the index get's TOO low (around 2 or so), they have to jump to c-section or the baby can crush it's own umbilical chord. Nola has to plan induction because she's on blood thinnner and we have to keep total track of conditions and the birthing has to be in an entirely controlled environment. There isn't much room for unexpected events.
-Beau
Beloved:
Hi UncleBeau
I am a Ob Gyn physician , in your case it does sound like an induction would be the best choice, if on a blood thinner planning would be better, this would give one time so the blood thinning could be reversed...you do not want this in full effect during the birthing process if you can help it planning is always better. It is a luxory in Obstetrics.
However, the sucess of any induction is totally dependent on the consistency and readiness of the cervix, other wise it is like ( excuse the metaphor) getting toothpast our with the cap on.
The longer and the thicker the cervix the higher the failure rate.
Once labor does get going regardless of induction or natural then you are dealing with three major forces:
The passanger (the size and position of the baby),
The passageway the bony pelvis and the bony head and
The power, the force power and organization of the contractions.
The amniotic fluid index with the biological profile would determine if there was anything happening on the baby's end that would necessitate the need for delivery. This is only one of many other factors to consider.
Did you ever notice on star trek that women were still in a maternity ward and still pushed them out or had a C/S ......now why didn't they just beam the baby abd the placenta out... ::)
My only advise is to ask as many questions as needed to get things clarified. Iif you do not understand the word(s) get them to write the word(s) down for you.
In the hospital know the chain of command. If a person on the floor is a problem ask for the supervisor, if they do not help you then go to the head of the department or administration.
Nowadays you cannot be passive in the hospital, I would bring a note book and keep records, names times etc.
Ask what the name of the pill or what they are putting into the IV, whats the blood test, why are you having this or that....
and smile while you are doing it ;D
Be firm and smile ;D
Say Thank you ;D, smile
Call them by their names and titles... smile ;D
You are the Daddy, you are there to watch over the two of them, so you do not have to apologize for your actions.
Beloved
KristaD:
The dangers of induction are far higher and more numerous than natural childbirth, not sure where you got that information but this is something I have researched greatly. I simply asked if there was a medical reason as I know many people have inductions simply for convienience and most ob's never tell people the dangers of drugs used for induction and the major increase in c-section risk that it causes. You obviously have a reason for the induction and that is entirely different. I'm sorry I offended you, I was just asking and making sure you knew what was involved. There are far to many people taken advantage of by the medical profession and not enough information is given to people about the choices they have. I pray for the best for your family and certainly meant no harm by my question. I'm not going to waist time getting information for you about the dangers of something that you've made up your mind about and feel you have no choice in. You can seek out information if God leads you that way. FYI I did read what you said about the fluid, I simply don't believe it is accurate information.
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