https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:49:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862271 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:43:11 +0000 QBbride 2862271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: oh shoot I’m so sorry! I just read the original post haha. I didn’t realize it had been bumped! So I just read your bump. The risk of pre-eclampsia is MUCH higher in first time pregnancies/deliveries than subsequent ones. Soooo I would wait until 40 weeks to be induced! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862270 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:23:57 +0000 dc yoga bee 2862270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QBbride: Stillborn hadn't even crossed my mind! It's really for the likelihood of pre-eclampsia again. My midwives won't let my pregnancy progress past 40 weeks since it's high risk pregnancy. </p> <p>@bees_knees: It sounds silly but I'll never have the whole "water breaking I'm in labor" outside a controlled environment experience. This is 100% our last baby so it feels strangely odd to be like okay- let's pick this as the"end date." And yes, I know induced on February 26 does not mean I'll have baby February 26. My last induction took three days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862193 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 03:41:07 +0000 bees_knees 2862193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I naturally went into labor with DS1 at 40+2. Had elective inductions for DS2 at 40+3 and DS3 at 39+1. Whenever we have a 4th, I will choose the elective induction again! Everything went smoothly, and there is interesting research talking about 39 weeks being the “ideal” time to be born (I believe an article is reference above)</p> <p>What is making you hesitate? When I scheduled my inductions, I was almost...ashamed?...because I felt selfish. But a) there are actually *positives* to being induced and b) if there is any time to be selfish, it’s when you are pushing a human being out of your lady bits. Just sayin. </p> <p>Good luck with whatever you decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862180 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:00:08 +0000 QBbride 2862180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I wouldn’t. Yes the risk goes up, but it’s very small to begin with... so it’s not like it’s suddenly this huge # of stillbirths. You know baby will come between now and 42 weeks, so I’d just wait a bit longer!! My induction was so traumatic compared to my natural birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862144 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:37:06 +0000 Ajsmommy 2862144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I was induced for both of my kids. Both bc of my age and bc of my blood pressure. I was sent to be induced w LO1 unexpectedly and then I was a scheduled induction w LO2. Both of mine were long and miserable. No joke... my body just wasnt' ready for them to come.. so it took a long time to get it moving. They had to use foley bulbs for both. Once it got going though it was very fast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2862140 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:08:43 +0000 Happygal 2862140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I'd go for it. I've been reading recent stats about 39 weeks being the ideal time for various reasons. If you google "39 weeks induction," you will find a lot of information. Here's just one: <a href="https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/induced-labor-39-weeks-may-reduce-likelihood-c-section-nih-study-suggests" rel="nofollow">https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/induced-labor-39-weeks-may-reduce-likelihood-c-section-nih-study-suggests</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861981 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:18:08 +0000 dc yoga bee 2861981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: @Beehive: @mediagirl: @mdf106: @bhbee: Thanks for chiming in! My previous induction was for medical reasons (pre-eclampsia) and while it took three long days it went fine. On the other hand, my SIL just had a failed induction but it was her first baby at 40+1 and not for medical reasons. The midwife said it would qualify due to history of pre-eclampsia and high risk pregnancy. I have my next appointment with MFM on Monday and will ask their opinion as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861942 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:06:36 +0000 bhbee 2861942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I had a great elective induction with #3! I didn’t want pit and got by with just water breaking after cytotec didn’t help. I think after one vaginal delivery odds of a good induction are pretty high. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861928 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:46:04 +0000 mdf106 2861928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 39+1 with my second after a previous vaginal birth. I was induced because of suspected large size. It was much easier than my first delivery. My induction started early morning, and I gave birth around dinner time, so I did not lose sleep because of labor, which really helped my energy level. I also really liked that my ob was the one to deliver the baby. The baby was slightly jaundiced, but nothing that wasn't helped by nursing in front of an open window, and we have a strong history of jaundice on both sides. I am pregnant with my third, and would agree to a 39 week induction again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861920 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:23:38 +0000 mediagirl 2861920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I'm getting over a 39 week failed induction, turned emergency c-section. It's a long story but everything was going well until the baby's head was just stuck and wouldn't move down any more. OB even tried to move her head with a vacuum and she didn't budge. It was less than ideal. That being said, I was induced for medical reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861913 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:46:33 +0000 LCTBQE 2861913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: yes, desertdreams88 posted the study your midwife is referring to a few months ago and when I mentioned it to my OB's they said it was super valid--reading it encouraged me to ask for an elective induction for my second pregnancy. I had a normal full term delivery for #1 and asked for the 39-week induction for #2 (mostly for planning reasons, somewhat because of the article)--they couldn't give it to me then because the hospital was too busy, but they scheduled it for my 40w/due date. When I got there I was already 3cm and having irregular contractions (which I'd been having for weeks). The induction was incredibly smooth and easy, I had an epidural put in before they started the pit and literally felt no pain at ALL aside from the anesthesiologist placing the spinal tap. baby in arms 5 hours later, hardly any tearing, the entire thing was amazing. It was so wonderful I honestly felt like I was cheating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861912 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:43:03 +0000 Beehive 2861912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I shared my story above, but I still highly recommend it (and with severe hyperemesis, no question!!). One reason they were willing to induce me was that I had low Papp-A, which can sometimes lead to issues (including pre-e) - at least, that was the reasoning they used, and the hospital approved it. Good luck with your decision, it's a tough choice but nice to have the option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2861902 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:25:23 +0000 dc yoga bee 2861902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump. Any recent stories with this? Copying from my due date thread. </p> <p>I'm 31 and my midwife said since this is not my first, they know I can have a vaginal delivery because I had one before with my induction due to pre-eclampsia, the research is favorable for an induction at 39 weeks to prevent pre-eclampsia again. I'm at a higher risk having had it with my DD. She also said it would be the kind thing to do with severe hyperemesis lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803625 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:54:26 +0000 josina 2803625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had elective inductions with both of my LO's and they were both great. DS was 39+1. DD was 39+4. Both 7 hours from Pitocin to delivery.</p> <p>I was at least 3 cm dilated with each which I think helped because my body was more 'ready'. I would be more scared about it if I hadn't been dilated/effaced at all. (just fear of it taking longer / being a harder delivery). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803618 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:45:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2803618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced with my first at 39 weeks due to GD, but I wasn't dilated/effaced at all. Took a while but it was fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803599 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:21:00 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2803599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I plan to have a more in-depth conversation with my doctor on Wednesday and hopefully make a decision then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803534 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:37:28 +0000 turquoisemama 2803534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Yes! I was going to link the article about giving birth at 35 or over. Great website! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803498 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 12:57:33 +0000 DesertDreams88 2803498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of great info here about due dates and induction in general:</p> <p><a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/" rel="nofollow">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803448 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:31:20 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2803448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I forgot to mention.. although generally I'm not against getting induced at 39w... I wouldn't do it right at this moment, just because I'd want my LO to stay in through as much of this cold/flu season as possible. (My middle child had a cold/virus at a month old and had to be hospitalized for all the testing that comes with a newborn with a fever, and we're still not out of the woods yet with LO3 and trying really hard to keep her from getting sick yet.) My LO was born in December and there has been a lot of staying home (and stir crazy kids too) because everyone around us is sick, and when my older LO (our middle is still home) brings something home it's a mad dash trying to keep it from spreading. Just food for thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803414 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:10:47 +0000 Jennibenni 2803414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced with my second at 39 weeks 2 days, it was a great decision! I had severe swelling, like gaining 1-2 pounds a day in water weight both pregnancies at the end. I was glad to not have another week of swelling and weight gain and the induction itself was smooth, calm, and easy! I got pitocin, had my water broken a couple hours later, got an epidural right towards the end, and pushed baby out in five easy pushes. I would do it again 100%! Also the logistics of lining up care for LO1 were so much easier with it scheduled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803401 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:09:02 +0000 raspberries 2803401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 39 weeks with my second, and the entire process went without a hitch. I would absolutely do it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803400 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:48:19 +0000 gingerbebe 2803400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both my boys were born at 39 weeks exactly. I was 34 without ds1 and 36 with DS2. </p> <p>DS1 he wasn’t moving as much by 38 weeks and then my water broke with no contractions at 38w5 days and we went to an induction that failed and ended up with an emergency C section after 36 hours. He ended up having the cord wrapped around his neck and was stuck in a crevice in my pelvis and would never have come out if I had tried to force a vaginal. Honestly he probably would have died.</p> <p>DS2 we elected a repeat section at 39 weeks and it was smooth and perfect.</p> <p>Both kids were fine other than jaundice and reflux which runs in our family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803397 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:42:45 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2803397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been reading that there’s an increased risk of still birth with later gestation in women over 35. My doctor didn’t mention that. That makes me lean toward having the induction. But, I also know there are risks associated with induction. So, it’s just all so confusing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803377 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:03:16 +0000 Beehive 2803377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I was given this exact same choice for my second, and agonized over the decision as well, especially since my first birth went very smoothly without any intervention. I decided to go for it and was induced at 39 weeks 2 days. I'm very glad I did - the induction was easy peasy, and I understand that an induction for your first and an induction for subsequent births is totally different. For me, I was glad to have my daughter out and not worry about late term pregnancy anymore. It was also wonderful not to wonder when I would go into labor and scramble to get someone to look after our son. She was a very good size, a few oz bigger than her brother - 7 lbs 12 oz. The induction itself was totally fine - a little cytotec overnight (which didn't do much), then the doctor broke my water in the morning and started a little pitocin (after an epidural), and I had her a few hours later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803363 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 23:57:26 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2803363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was scheduled for an induction at 39w1d. Baby girl was so low I just wanted her out out out!! It hurt! But I guess she was that low for a reason because she ended up coming on her own at 39w exactly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803360 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 23:14:04 +0000 youboots 2803360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an emergency induction due to pre e. She was almost 8 lbs. my induction was rough but it was my first child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803358 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:29:05 +0000 LemonJack 2803358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally wouldn’t induce unless I absolutely had to. Both of my girls were in no rush to come out, so I get the desire to have the baby earlier, but I also think the longer they’re in there the better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803357 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:20:26 +0000 turquoisemama 2803357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I think I would try to go as long as your doctor really thinks is safe. Maybe ask for a non stress test at 38 and 39 weeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803356 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:03:02 +0000 Truth Bombs 2803356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unless there is some sign that your age is having a negative effect on the pregnancy (low fluid, small baby, etc) I wouldn’t induce prior to 40 weeks. My son was born at 38 weeks (my water broke but they had to give me pitocin to really get things going) and he was so small and nursing was a struggle for a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/optional-39-week-induction#post-2803350 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:12:18 +0000 Mrs D 2803350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was electively induced at 39w5d with DD2, I had had a smooth delivery with DD1 - so I was given the option by my Drs.</p> <p>I had a great induction, started at 9am, DD2 was out at 3:45pm. I should note I was 3.5cm and 80% effaced at the start of my induction. </p>