Being induced at 36 weeks d/t chemo...

[moose31]

I am 26 weeks and was diagnosed with breast cancer at 19 weeks . I started chemo(adriamycin and cytoxan) at 24weeks and will have it every 3weeks until 33 weeks. My ob and oncologist wAnt baby to be delivered at 36 weeks so I can start taxol (chemo thats not safe for baby).
Anyone have experience with induction this early? I really want a vaginal delivery with No epidural... is this realistic ???

 

[britt0285]

My daughter was induced right 37 weeks and was perfect. I had the steroid shots with her also. I had an induction, vaginal delivery and I did have an epidural. It didn't work fully and it was painful. But not intolerable. My induction took forever but some go quickly. Good luck and take care of yourself.

 

[shinona]

So sorry to hear that. I haven't been induced but I hope it goes well for you and that you are cancer free soon xx

 

[Eleanor ace]

A lady I know was induced at 36 weeks exactly as she developed complications. She had an epidural free delivery and he was born quickly and healthily. I hope that all goes well for you and that your recovery is quick

 

[NeicyRTB]

My 3 year old was born by c-section the day I turned 36 weeks due to being breech, preterm labor, pre-eclampsia, and noticeable distress in the womb. He was perfectly fine, 5 lbs 15 ounces at birth. I had him on a Friday and we both were discharged just a couple of days later on Monday. Prayers that everything will go well for you and baby as it did for me.

 

[GI_Jane]

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis.
I had my baby early at 33+6 weeks (spontaneous premature labour). I didn't have any pain relief except gas and air and had a natural delivery.

 

[britt0285]

How are you feeling? Hope your both doing well.

 

[JustRhi]

Hope you are well.
I was induced at 35+2.
He was born naturally, and only had to stay in NICU for 4 days. Home within a week Perfectly healthy boy now! X

 

[Maybe1daysoon]

I was induced at 38 weeks but failed to process so it ended in a csection.

 

[noshowjo]

A lot of possitive responses about early induction hope you are doing ok . Xx

 

[rosepetals36]

Really sorry to hear your news.

My lo who was boRn in march was at 36 weeks induction

No epi just g and a, and had a 3day stay on maternity ward, didn't need nicu xxx