Inducing Labor

I am still learning about the drugs and doctor mumbo jumbo. Due to the gestational diabetes, I've been told that I will be induced at week 39, if I don't go into labor naturally.

From Discovery Health and American Baby
There's no sure way to know whether you'll need to have a cesarean in the event that you're induced. Discuss your concerns with your doctor, who can help identify any risk factors that could make a cesarean delivery more likely.

What Is the Labor Induction Procedure Like?
Labor induction itself is not painful. But once you're induced you may experience very strong contractions that can be painful. Your experience of pain is related to your tolerance for pain, your physical condition, your emotional and psychological condition. You can use nonmedical methods of coping with pain during labor, such as Lamaze or the Bradley Method. If you're still having trouble, talk with your doctor about medical methods of managing pain.

According to the AAFP, labor-inducing medications might upset your stomach. As a result, if you're going to be induced with medications, your doctor will likely advise you not to eat much before coming in for the induction.

How long it takes to be induced varies depending on the individual. How far along you are in your pregnancy, whether this is your first baby, and your general health are a few of the factors that will influence how quickly your labor will be induced.

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