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Q: Going for induction this evening

2 weeks of intense regular contractions and no cervical change. Doctors are admitting me to hospital tonight to start induction.

Anyone been induced and how long should i expect it to take to kick start my labour properly?

This question was asked Jul. 19, 2012 2:24pm
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Answered by danni179 - Jul. 19, 2012 2:40pm

aww thank you! i want to avoid epidural if possible as i suffer very bad sciatica and back problems and being bed bound and not "feeling" how much i am pushing i fear that i will damage my back more than necessary, but I'm going to go with the flow. I am just happy there is light at the end of the tunnel!

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Answered by danni179 - Jul. 20, 2012 12:41am

Thanks ladies! Lying in hospital bed hoping the gel is doing its job!

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Jul. 19, 2012 9:21pm

I went 28 hrs with my first. 22 hr of not feeling anything because she was blocking a pain nerve. They broke my water and started me on pitocin at noon (I stalled out at 8 cm and lucked out cause I was able to get the epidural because of the stall out) and my daughter was born 6PM on the dot. It depends on your body.

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Answered by danni179 - Jul. 20, 2012 8:39am

Gel worked so had waters broken this morning! Let's get this show on the road !!!

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Answered by Steph35 - Jul. 19, 2012 11:38pm

This is my first time around so I have no helpful info but I just wanted to wish you luck! Have a happy and healthy delivery:-)

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Answered by dmartin65 - Jul. 19, 2012 3:45pm

My sister had her baby within 4 hours of being induced. But I think every woman is different. Good luck and congratulations.

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Answered by babylove14 - Jul. 19, 2012 5:41pm

I've never been induced. I just wanted to wish you luck and a speedy labor and recovery!!

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Answered by NewBeginnings79 - Jul. 19, 2012 3:30pm

I have no anwers for you, but just wanted to say good luck!! I think that your "go with the flow" attitude is the best one you can go in with! Can't wait to hear how everything goes for you!

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Answered by kcrittenden - Jul. 19, 2012 2:45pm

Don't worry chicky, I am sure you will do great! It comes more naturally then you think ;). Just think, in 24 hours or less you will have baby in your arms! I am sure that will motivate the heck outta you :)

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Answered by mjjmbnmm - Jul. 19, 2012 3:33pm

I was induced with my 2nd. Started induction at 7, didn't feel contractions til 9, she was born at 12:12. Good luck, it's very exciting.

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