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
Be firm and smile
Say Thank you
, smile
Call them by their names and titles... smile
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