Can You Request to be Induced?

[Lauraaraa]

This might sound silly, but, my bf is going to be on tour in Afghan from end of March, BUT he is putting in to have his 10 days off the week i am due, providing she doesnt come early can you ask to be induced as he wont be here long and want him to be there for when she born.
As is a special time.
or will they say no and will just have to wait, but she could be over due but a week or so which would in effect be to late as he will be on way back?
I really want him to be able to see her born, my mam is my birthing partner incase he doesnt get back but if he does this is what i would ideally like to happen.
Obv if they wont do that then they wont, but would be nice.

 

[tink28]

i think it depends on hospital policy, mine only induce if u are 10 days late unless there are certain medical circumstances, im guessing its the same elsewhere. i can totally understand why u would want the induction but i dont think u could request a specific time for it.
i think they prefer its left to mother nature otherwise x

 

[faun]

My friend was induced at request on her due date as hubby is in the navy and was going to be deployed seven days after her due date so its def worth a try, if you don't ask you don't get.

 

[Lauraaraa]

yea i thought that would be the case - fingers crossed she comes on time.

i might mention it but dont want to look silly if you get me when they say erm no!!!

i might have to have a c-section if placenta hasnt moved, so will see what scan shows on april 1st. hopefully it has moved as i want to try natural birth, but who knows!

 

[aob1013]

I doubt it. You have to have a very good medical reason to be induced. Induction isn't easy and comes with may risks.

 

[CelticNiamh]

No Harm in asking I guess they could advise you on whats best for you and baby. FX baby comes so your BF can be there

 

[Lauraaraa]

My friend was induced at request on her due date as hubby is in the navy and was going to be deployed seven days after her due date so its def worth a try, if you don't ask you don't get.

my bf said his mates gf (his mate is also in the marines) got induced so the baby was born when he was back

i think i will mention it, as it isnt his fault he cant be there, but does want to be there.
hence putting in his hols for the week i am due.

hopefully they will let me. if is on due date surely will be ok?

 

[aob1013]

No harm in asking.

Doesn't matter really that you are on your DD, the risks are still there. Like a higher risk of intervention, sections, epidurals etc.

Hopefully he will be there in time and you won't need to be induced

 

[Lina]

Your due date itself is not 100% it's merely an estimate which is right in less than 5% of cases. You could be doing more harm than good by getting baby out before it is ready. I personally would not even consider induction until 43 weeks+

 

[Kimboowee]

If you really want to ask then go ahead - though as said above inducing does come with risks etc

 

[Lauraaraa]

dont know if i want to be induced now!!!!!

i keep thinking it is like interfering with nature! and dont want baby out before is ready to come out.

time will tell i guess.

:s

 

[Jemma_x]

No harm in asking but it does come with risks

 

[CelticNiamh]

They can use the bishop score to see if your a good canidate for induction

it can lead to more problems, as they can be more painful so if you take epidural you may have trouble when you get to the pushing stage which may lead to forceps or ventouse or section. but my advise to you is reserch all avenues before hand and see what you are happy with!

 

[My bump]

I would ask the hospital as I have heard of this happening before. Good luck x

 

[haze]

No harm in asking
My cousin's hubby is in the army and she asked to be induced because he was being sent out and they said no

 

[Breezy]

I will be discussing it today with my midwife as my husband is deploying at the beginning of next month and not only do I want him to be here for a few weeks to spend time with our son, I don't have family or friends where we are stationed so I will be all alone with a newborn if I am late...

I will not be taking no as an answer! 39 weeks is the policy for elective induction and my score is favorable.

 

[Lauraaraa]

I will be discussing it today with my midwife as my husband is deploying at the beginning of next month and not only do I want him to be here for a few weeks to spend time with our son, I don't have family or friends where we are stationed so I will be all alone with a newborn if I am late...

I will not be taking no as an answer! 39 weeks is the policy for elective induction and my score is favorable.

how do they do the score ?

it just after hearing of th risks it may bring i am worrying now, just wanted him to meet our daughter and spend some time with her before he went back to afghan, esp as he is getting sent back the week she is due.

let me know what your midwife says.

i have a while to ask them yet, but would like to know what your midwife says.

 

[Breezy]

I will be discussing it today with my midwife as my husband is deploying at the beginning of next month and not only do I want him to be here for a few weeks to spend time with our son, I don't have family or friends where we are stationed so I will be all alone with a newborn if I am late...

I will not be taking no as an answer! 39 weeks is the policy for elective induction and my score is favorable.

how do they do the score ?

it just after hearing of th risks it may bring i am worrying now, just wanted him to meet our daughter and spend some time with her before he went back to afghan, esp as he is getting sent back the week she is due.

let me know what your midwife says.

i have a while to ask them yet, but would like to know what your midwife says.

There are a few different categories that go into the score. It is how dilated you are (I was 2CM two weeks ago), how effaced you are (I was 80 percent two weeks ago), whether or not baby is engaged (mine is), and cervical position (don't remember what they said).

They take all of those factors and there is a points system and it can usually give you how likely it will be for an induction to result in a c-section!

I will let you know what she says! They originally said they would for sure do one after my due date but I am not okay with waiting that long so then they said we could talk about it in depth at todays appointment

I should add though that although they have the scoring available it is not an exact science so yes induction still does pose some risks like prolonged labor, the increase in interventions, etc. I am well aware of all of those but I am willing to make that sacrifice as I really don't have another choice with this deployment coming up

 

[Chellepot]

I am in the same boat as you. My hubby is also deployed at the end of march, I am due 16th, and I have asked to be induced if I go overdue. They wont induce me before 40 weeks but have agreed to after that. They have said though that if I have 3 attempts then I will automatically have to have a C-section due to failed induction - something worth keeping in mind. I'm just hoping LO is adventurous and decides to start exploring after week 37 off his own back so the problem is solved lol.

 

[Jenniflower]

I can't seem to get an idea for when he's coming. You mentioned 10 days during your due date so would that be mainly before or after 40 weeks? I only ask because I think you'll have a better chance of getting one after 40 weeks. But like with anything you just have to weight the pros and cons. Cons being you could wind up with a section or other methods of medical intervention and/or baby may not be ready to come out so may have to spend time in the NICU. Pros being daddy gets to see his baby, you guys get to have some rare family time together, you know when baby is coming, and/or you're not too bothered by medical intervention.

I'm like the advocate for no induction but even I would consider this so that your man can see his LO before leaving.