http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ When used appropriately, induction can be a life saver. But sadly, we know from statistics that induction is at an unacceptable rate - far from medical or psychological need. If you would like information or to chat about induction, please post here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:05:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/images/bellybelly2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/117074-obstetrician-going-holidays-should-i-induce.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:21 GMT so i found out yesterdy at 32 weeks (1st baby) that my doc is going away when im due in Jan, found this out through another doctors receptionist mind you - so needless to say im not impressed. I also happened to meet my Ob's 'back up doctor' fo a whole three mins and lets just say we did not 'gel'
long story short my OB has offered induction at 39 weeks so he can deliver the bub, he said there is a 70 & chance i would of gone into labour by then anyway OR i can visit a few other docs who deliver at my hospital and see who i want (not that i can be bothered)
So, big question! induce at 39 weeks with a doc i feel confident and comfortable with or wait and doc shop? ]]> Induction Education and Information ReggieB http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/117074-obstetrician-going-holidays-should-i-induce.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/116992-induction-does-babys-position-matter.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:55:40 GMT I've got a question about inductions. I noticed in the 2006 stats that 99% of women are having their babies in hospitals, and only 1% of women had their babies after 42 weeks. So I get the impression pretty much all women who birth in the system are induced before they get to 43 weeks. In the midwifery model, there are some women who don't get routinely induced at 42 weeks just because they're 42 weeks, I know homebirthers who've gone to 43, 44, even 45 weeks (yes I know them personally). But they only make up 1% of the population, and obviously only a small proportion of the 1% of homebirthers in Australia gestate longer than 42 weeks naturally.

These 2006 stats said that 25% of Australian women are induced, and that the most common reason was "prolonged pregnancy" (i.e., no medical reason). When the stats show that hardly any women have their babies at 43 weeks or beyond, I get the impression that a lot of women are getting induced just because they are 42 weeks. So the bell-curve of what is normal gestation for women is getting skewed by this 25% induction rate.

The Midwifery Model goes by evidence that shows expectant management is just as safe and yields as good if not better results than inducing. But only 1% of women in Australia are accessing the Midwifery Model - and they're trying to eliminate that!

So we end up with a LOT of inductions.

My question is, given that so many women are going to be experiencing induction, does it matter what position the baby is in, when you induce? I'm especially interested in first time mothers. So if you are a first time mama, and you're 42 weeks, the head is still high perhaps not yet engaged, and the baby is posterior or round to the right, does this have any implications for the induction?

The usual wisdom in the Midwifery Model is that sometimes a labour will start later in the pregnancy because the baby is spending time getting into a more optimal position for birth. When a woman is induced, will this process of the baby negotiating with the mother's body the ideal & unique route through her pelvis simply be accelerated? Is there any risk that the baby will be forced to descend before optimal rotation has occured, or will the induction hasten both the rotation and descent of the baby?

I am wondering if there is any value in taking measures to optimise the baby's position prior to the induction beginning, or whether the uterine contractions will pretty much take care of that.

Your thoughts? and experience?

TIA ]]> Induction Education and Information Julie Doula http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/116992-induction-does-babys-position-matter.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/116535-my-obstetrician-inducing-me-5-weeks-what-expect.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:22:59 GMT hi there. I am after positive thoughts nothing negative please...... My ob has recommended i be induced at 37/38 weeks as bubs is putting too much pressure on my lower back. This is due to me breaking it several years ago. It will be dangerous for me and bubs to go full term.... So how do they induce me? Ob will go through it with us both next appointment in 2 weeks. I was thinking of using our accupuncurist to induce me as we used it to conceive. When should i go back to see him? Would love to hear your replys xx b hi there. I am after positive thoughts nothing negative please...... My ob has recommended i be induced at 37/38 weeks as bubs is putting too much pressure on my lower back. This is due to me breaking it several years ago. It will be dangerous for me and bubs to go full term.... So how do they induce me? Ob will go through it with us both next appointment in 2 weeks. I was thinking of using our accupuncurist to induce me as we used it to conceive. When should i go back to see him? Would love to hear your replys xx b ]]> Induction Education and Information Bee84 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/induction-education-information/116535-my-obstetrician-inducing-me-5-weeks-what-expect.html