Induction or c-section: which is the lesser of 2 evils?

[vickie83]

I had an induction with my DD and whilst it was by no means straightforward I'd opt for that over a section every time.
I can't imagine the pain of SPD and an abdominal wound, ouch!!

 

[bobblebot]

i have had two inductions and three normal births at 10 days overdue. I am pregnant again and will have another induction at 38 weeks due to anitibodies little c, which cause complications if i go too long in pregnancy.

I would choose induction any day, although i have never had a ceasarian although i have undertook research with women in pregnancy and their birth experiences and in most cases those who had sections, reported more problem after the birth leading to hospitalisation and pain.

My inductions were totally problem free and easy,much betterthan the overdue vaginal births, which led to discomfort and one was a 10lb baby who had shoulder dystocia and got stuck coming out.

My induction babies have still been around 8lb but with very smooth, easy births, both took two lots of the gel inserted vaginally, a coupleof hours to start in full labour, i never noticed any difference in the births or contractions to uninduced ones, from that point exactly the same.

The midwife would break my waters as she did in two normal births, firtthey went naturally and as normal contractions intensified and around two hours later baby was here.

I hope to never have a section or an epidural ( as epidurals often lead to further interventions and sections). I love gas and air, if you use properly it is wonderful and i actually enjoy the whole birth process.

good luck on your decision huni.