https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:42:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009983 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:35:19 +0000 sarac 1009983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 41 weeks due to low fluid. My baby was born 2 days later after a very difficult labor with an APGAR of 1 - she was really, really not ready to be born. If the low fluid issue hadn't required it, I would not have consented to an induction. It was very bad for her (but still better than letting her risk the low fluid situation). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009405 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:42:08 +0000 KayKay 1009405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dr was willing to schedule an induction anytime on/after EDD. I wanted to give LO time to come naturally, so we scheduled an induction for what would've been 42 weeks on the nose. Dr was fine with that, as long as I would come in for some additional checks and have an u/s to make sure fluid levels were fine. We had the u/s on 40w+3, everything was fine, and then of course I started having contractions that evening! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009378 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:28:38 +0000 heffalump 1009378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO came on her due date, but I had an induction set for 41 weeks just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009082 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:34:11 +0000 luckypenny 1009082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>41w3d and went into labor naturally. But all my fluids were good, BP and urine were good and NST all good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009079 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:32:04 +0000 LomaLinda 1009079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 41+1 when I went I for my scheduled induction, my doctor did not want me waiting any longer. I was so dreading the induction as I had hoped for a med free, intervention free birth. I had my bloody show right before we left for the hospital and contractions started in earnest once we got there. They never got the pitocin pumped up to more than a "2" before I was pushing! I had a vaginal, pain-med-free birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1009027 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:36:42 +0000 deerylou 1009027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 40+6. My water broke 90 minutes after the Cevidil was inserted, and I went right into active labor. I had a vaginal birth with an epidural. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008997 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:03:10 +0000 MamaCate 1008997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: I was induced at 40+6 with pitocin only, and ended up with a vaginal delivery with epidural.</p> <p>I wanted to add that I agree there is a difference between being "late" and "postdate", but that when I did my research, there are some risks as you get closer to postdate (42 wks). The one that I remember is the risk of your placenta deteriorating as it is not designed to last forever, even though this does not happen often.</p> <p>Ultimately, for me I was happy with our decision to induce as I was comfortable with the risk/reward of inducing vs. waiting, and my OB patiently explained her reasoning for why this was a good recommendation for me. But you have to make a decision that will work for you. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008961 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:24:51 +0000 AprilFool 1008961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went into labour naturally on the eve of 41+1 and she was born 41+2. I tried no old wives tales and figured she would come when she was ready and she did :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008930 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:07:52 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1008930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: @Arden: I forgot this distinction. I'm "late" according to EDD, but not postdue or postdate. Didn't even realize until my 40 week appointment that there was a difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008915 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:59:08 +0000 runsyellowlites 1008915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Yes, this too!</p> <p>I always say I was "overdue" but definitely know I was still with the normal range &amp; not post date, which I have heard some moms be told they were just because they went past their edd. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008890 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:49:02 +0000 blackbird 1008890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced 6 days late </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008885 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:45:51 +0000 GrapeCrush 1008885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced 6 days past my EDD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008880 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:43:06 +0000 sweetiek 1008880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was only 2 days overdue, but went into labor naturally that day. I had to schedule an induction at my 40 week appointment, I think it was scheduled for 41 weeks? I went to an OB office that wasn't very forgiving, I guess, on letting you go over but my last appointments were with the more lenient OB so she didn't make me schedule it too soon. With my second LO he was born a day early, but I believe I would have gone past my due date with him as well if I hadn't had my membranes stripped that day. They also made me schedule an induction with him but it was even later at 41.5 weeks I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008872 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:41:46 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1008872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really think having them break your water is never a good idea unless you have a medical reason to speed things up. Once they do that there is no turning back. It's almost worse than pitocin in that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008865 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:40:20 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1008865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was the same as Erinpye. 5 days past EDD I was super bummed because I wanted a water birth. No pitocin though just cervedril and I went into labor immediately. My water broke as soon as I got my epidural (after 11 hours of trying to go natural). Gave birth not long after. I was very sad and would have waited up to 10 days after if I had had a real choice (low fluid scared them too much). But in the end I still loved my birth outcome. Go with your heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008849 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:29:47 +0000 erinpye 1008849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced at 5 days past my EDD due to low fluid. Just pitocin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008833 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:25:57 +0000 MamaBehr 1008833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced at 40 weeks 6 days, had cervadil, pitocin, they broke my water, and ended up with a c-section.... I actually wish I had waited a little longer... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008803 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:15:56 +0000 sotofamilia 1008803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: I was four days overdue when I went into labor naturally. I was scheduled for induction three days after that.</p> <p>Don't lose hope - I remember being 40 plus weeks pregnant and it's like the minutes drag by waiting for something to happen, but you really could go at any time. Good luck! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008781 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:08:52 +0000 Lindsay05 1008781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 10 days overdue and went into labour naturally the day before my scheduled induction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008776 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:07:09 +0000 swedishfish 1008776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 41 weeks due to GD. My doctors also thought I'd go early because I was 2.5 cm dilated for a while. I was induced with pitocin and the doctor broke my waters at 6 cm. Hopefully you will go into labor soon :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008769 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:04:59 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1008769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My midwives have said that they *will* transfer me for induction anytime after 41 weeks, but I'd like to wait until later as long as everything's going well. I've tried every home remedy possible except the castor oil. </p> <p>Appreciate everyone's responses - nice to see that overdue doesn't necessarily equal an induction! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008768 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:04:48 +0000 Arden 1008768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't go "overdue" but I did go past my EDD. I went into labor naturally at 41 weeks.</p> <p>It's a common misconception that "past EDD" equals "overdue". From the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology -</p> <p>"Waiting for the birth of a child is an exciting and anxious time. Most women give birth between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. But very few babies are born on their due dates. It is normal to give birth as much as 3 weeks before or 2 weeks after your due date.”<br /> “A postterm pregnancy is one that lasts 42 weeks or longer. Women who are having a baby for the first time or who have had postterm pregnancies before may give birth later than expected.“</p> <p>Providers who regularly induce at 41 weeks or earlier without indications of problems are not following the recommendations, and are not practicing evidence based care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008761 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:02:42 +0000 rachiecakes 1008761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced but because of PIH/PreE</p> <p>@hergreenapples: same as my best friend, she tried everything - acupuncture, chiropractor, pressure point massage, membranes stripped. her midwife suggested a castor oil cocktail at 42 + 1, it sent her into labor but never made it past 9cm &amp; had a csection. That baby did not want to come out, lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008757 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:01:24 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1008757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom went into labor with my brother two weeks after her due date. For me as long as I am healthy and the babies are healthy I'd wait up until two weeks past my due date before considering induction. I don't like the idea of forcing nature into doing something it's not ready to do. Ask me again once I get to 35+ weeks with my twins. My opinions may change lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008743 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:56:59 +0000 heartonastring 1008743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My story's a little complicated. Here's the short version:</p> <p>Went to 42 weeks, didn't feel comfortable waiting any longer (I was with midwives too. OBs in my city want to induce no later than 41+4). We started with a Foley catheter, they tried to break my water the next morning but baby was still too high so they started pitocin. Eventually they were able to break my water. Got to 9 cm but then significaynt fetal HR decels and maternal fever led to a csection. Don't worry, I was a total anomaly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008739 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:55:39 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1008739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 3 day overdue and went into labor on my own the morning of my induction. I was scheduled to be induced that night but instead, I woke up in the AM with contractions.<br /> Mind you: I tried ALL the old wives tales in the book starting at like 39weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008738 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:55:24 +0000 runsyellowlites 1008738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went into labor on my own at 41+3 &amp; delivered at 41+5, my water broke when I was pushing.</p> <p>I did have a nst &amp; bpp scheduled for 41+3 but since I was having pretty consistent (still spaced) contractions so we canceled it. I also had a bp spike at 40 weeks, but was able to manage it with rest, fluids, &amp; cal-mag.....</p> <p>Given all looks well we don't consider induction/transfer of care until 42 weeks &amp; this time my MW has an obgyn that is open to give a few more days if nst &amp; bpp come back good. We'd also try more natural induction methods before a medical induction/transferring care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008736 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:54:25 +0000 sslm 1008736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was set to be induced at 2 weeks late but she came on her own at 12 days late!!! Hang in there mama :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008732 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:53:24 +0000 BelugaBean 1008732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went into labor naturally four days after my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overdue-induced-or-not#post-1008717 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:48:12 +0000 aprk 1008717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced 6 days past my EDD due to high BP and protein in urine. </p>