Induction of Labour - going on forever

[Errxo]

Morning all,

So the decision was to admit into hospital on Monday, due to baby measuring large and extra fluids for induction. All was well, had the tablet (tampon thing) put in which lasts 24 hours. Had this removed on the Tuesday and they then put me on a 12 hour break as baby heart rate was increased. Wednesday morning, I had the dissolvable tablet put in that lasts 6 hours, and then a further one put in at 6pm last night taking me to midnight.

I am now waiting to see the doctor, to see what the next steps are but 4 days, in a room on my own without my partner and what feels like no progression I am seriously losing the will to live. I appreciate the outcome is that I will be holding my darling little boy at the end, and trust me when I say I cannot wait but it doesn't seem like they care less that it's been 4 days, my waters still havent been broken and I am not in labour yet.

Anyone else feel like this when they went through it? DRAINED.

[Seb9]

How frustrating, can you ask for a c section if baby is not reacting well to the induction drugs?I probably wouldn't be happy to go through the induction if baby heart rate had already been an issue before labour has even started. Wishing you all the best and that you're holding baby very soon ❤️

[Hidden]

You poor thing, how stressful. I think Seb9 has got a point there bout asking about c section. I was overstimulated by the pessary and it was not fun, and my baby didn't like it either. They had to slow the contractions down and her heart rate went a bit loopy. I wouldn't have accepted more induction drugs if had I not given birth very quickly after. The room I was in had the hottest largest radiator on earth and several moaning women it was horrid. I sympathize deeply. I remember looking up acupressure points for inducing labour and I paced the halls and listened to Harry potter to try and keep sane. Can you get a delivery of snacks and drinks from your partner. It's so horrid being on your own Good luck xxx

[triplecats]

I had this with my 3rd baby, they tried for 8 days to bring on labour and nothing worked. I ended up having a c-section. It was a good thing I did because when they opened me up the baby heads was not engaged his head had become stuck somehow inside and they needed to deliver from the womb with forceps. Baby was okay with no lasting problems thanks God but I personally wouldn't allow them to ever do something like that again. My advice would be to ask for a c section.

[SRA8]

I had 3 days attempted induction. I was offered a 24 hr break but not allowed to go home and then start the I duction process again or a c section. I chose section. It was at the end of march just about to go into lockdown.

[Loopy_lass]

Hi,Bless you. So sorry you feel like you are going through this on your own. I had to be induced and it took 3 days before he finally made an appearance. It is certainly a very long and tiring process. I can't imagine doing it on my own. Hang in there you are being very brave and it will be worth it when you finally meet him. Good luck xx and don't be afraid to speak to the midwives about how you are feeling xx

[kyliebell]

I was the same September they tried to induce me started Friday morning and she came early hours Monday.. over her size concern they gave me three sweeps two gels two pessarys and the third attempt the pessary came out and I'd had enough and refused them to put it back in they came back in to see me and after several attempts trying to break my waters they finally succeeded and put me on a drip! Very exhausting good luck xxx

[Sevy571]

How stressful, I feel you Is there a medical reason for inducing you or is it just unchallenged policy / protocol? If there is no reason you know you can always refuse it and just go back home until labour starts. Some babies need longer and in other countries they don't consider inducing you as early as in the UK. They can't force you to do anything. Especially all this time without your partner! Also the NHS has changed its rules now, partners should be allowed throughout maternity care although not all trusts have implemented that yet but you could voice your need to have at least your partner with you. This sounds like a really horrible and long thing to go through alone!