Comments on: Labor Begins On Its Own

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:22 +0000

I got so frustrated the first couple weeks past my due date, labor even seemed to start about 1 week past and then staled. I very much wanted a home birth and no induction, after 2 weeks though, it finally hit me to be patient. I did end up with an induction at more than 43 weeks, but I needed very little PIT and he was born safely and healthy. I know that waiting was the right choice even though it still ended with induction.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:56:19 +0000

Oh, the big girl cuff only for those who actually need the big girl cuff….those overweight mommas….

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:55:18 +0000

I would say to think of your due date in terms of a range give or take two weeks.
Don’t allow late sonograms.
Don’t allow talk of induction until you are at 41 weeks.
Remember, you can reschedule appointments to the doctor or midwife if you think there will be pressure to induce.
Do not share that your last birth went fast if you have a new practictioner. Really, don’t.
Don’t insist that your provider be there for the birth. You may have someone else, and that is better than going in to be induced just to get your provider.
Do ask for the big girl cuff for blood pressure.
Do be willing to ask for a second opinion in certain instances.
If baby is breech, it’s okay to NOT induce after the turning…I had this discussion with my OB in case.