https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:59:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-806096 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:10 +0000 Espion 806096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:/ I don't want to be induced, but we have a "do not pass go" date because DH is going to be gone for military training the week after I'm due. I really, really hope I don't get there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-805990 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:01:48 +0000 GrapeCrush 805990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A week past due date and no signs AT.ALL of labor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-805911 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:41 +0000 yellowbird 805911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PIH. I don't think I really needed induced though. Should've just been bed rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-805884 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:37:02 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 805884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also 5 days overdue with chronic hypertension that got worse with pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-805816 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 805816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: same here! She was over 9 lbs before 40 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804451 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:30 +0000 runsyellowlites 804451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>past my edd &amp; had been in prodromal labor for 17 hours only being 2cm.... in retrospect I didn't "need" to be induced at all but that's what they told me. =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804450 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:26 +0000 twinmama 804450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Postmaturity concerns at 39w2d w/twins (equivalent to 42 weeks with a singleton). Low fluid and placental calcification were seen on the ultrasounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804444 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:15 +0000 MrsF 804444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pre-e and HELLP syndrome at 36w0d. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804403 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:57 +0000 MsMini 804403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reverse end diastolic cord flows, due to PIH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804396 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:00 +0000 Crisark 804396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>37 WK's for GD/High BP and increased risk of PreE </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804347 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:15 +0000 ninja 804347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Low Fluid and a week late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804340 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:40:26 +0000 BlueWolverine 804340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>40+6. My doc thought baby was big. It was also her on call day and I was happy to have her there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804326 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:49 +0000 oliviaoblivia 804326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced at 39w5d after wonky BP readings, high then low then high. DD arrived two days later by c-section. She was over ten pounds and was stuck. I'm surprised they didn't induce me sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804321 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:59 +0000 cheert16 804321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>42 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804320 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:44 +0000 Running Elley 804320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My water broke at 38+5 and contractions didn't start so they were induced with pitocin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804319 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:39 +0000 rachiecakes 804319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PIH and then Pre-E<br /> Induced at 40+1 after three weeks of bedrest and weekly BPPs and NSTs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804312 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:40 +0000 sarac 804312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Low fluid and little movement. She was born at 41+3 in severe distress from my induction. If I have to do it again, I'm going to press for hospital monitoring - she actually was moving, some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804303 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:53 +0000 LuLu Mom 804303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was my decision, however it was recommended due to high blood pressure (I was 39 weeks and 3 days.) Thank goodness I did though, I had an 8lbs 10 oz. baby...if we would have waited another 2 weeks, who knows how big she would have been! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804291 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:33 +0000 autumnlove 804291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was my OB's standard procedure to induce at 41 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804270 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:29:01 +0000 MarieJ 804270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My water broke at 34w 3d. Baby had to come out because of risk of infection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804246 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:24:52 +0000 tororojo 804246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big baby and no signs of labor approaching. I think I could have asked to wait longer, but she was 9lbs 5oz at 40w6d and I was ready to have her on the outside! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804147 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:09:18 +0000 LemonLong 804147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growth scans showed the baby dropping from 15th percentile to 3rd percentile for weight within 4 weeks, plus my placenta was already showing quite a bit of calcification. I was 38 weeks exactly when I was induced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804114 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:56 +0000 loveisstrange 804114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My water broke at 40+4 and my body didnt go into labor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804104 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:45 +0000 aprk 804104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>High blood pressure and protein in urine, 40+6 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804097 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:13 +0000 heartonastring 804097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 42 weeks with no signs of baby arriving any time soon, She was born at 42+1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804085 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:47 +0000 littlebittyhouse 804085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>low fluid with heart rate decels at 38wks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804080 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:02 +0000 MsLipGloss 804080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Low amniotic fluid and decels in LO's heart rate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804079 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:56 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 804079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Low fluid and large headed baby. He is still in the 98th percentile for head circumference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804071 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:56:30 +0000 blackbird 804071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A week overdue, plus concern of still birth due to my past mc history and blood clotting disorder </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-did-you-have-to-be-induced#post-804054 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:41 +0000 pl0508 804054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby was large and they were worried I would automatically need a csection if we waited much longer </p>