Question 1

is red raspberry leaves tea and raspberry leaves tea the same? or red one is different?i need it for labor induction

Accepted Answer

Raspberry: Never heard of raspberry tea to help induce labor, not sure there is much difference between the two.  I would talk to your OB before trying to induce labor though.

Question 2

instructions, precautions to consider a night before labor induction and c section if needed which doc says will be. cervix not open due already?

Accepted Answer

May take a while: If your cervix is not dilated, be prepared for a long induction. Sometimes it happens quickly, but usually not, especially if this is your first child. Bring books, magazines, DVDs, and be patient.

The nurses should call you to give instructions, but there is not much to do differently except maybe eat a light meal. DON'T do any home remedies, ie castor oil.

Question 3

39 weeks pregnant. delivery scheduled 2nd july. labor induction 6am c section if need same day eve. need to know instructions precautions before induc?

Accepted Answer

Induction: avoid eating after midnight the evening before, be on time, and get some sleep.  One of the big reasons labors fail is that the patient is too tired from being up all day and night to push effectively.  Bring something comfortable to wear after the baby.  If you get an epidural, kick everyone out of the room for a couple hours and sleep.

Question 4

what is induction of labor?

Accepted Answer

Pitocin (oxytocin) use: Induction involves the use of a drug(pitocin) to stimulate contractions when pregnancies exceed 42 documented weeks or electively at the time of fetal maturity for other reasons,  or earlier in the pregnancy such as a diabetic mother with a suspected "large baby".

Question 5

does pit work for induction of labor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can work by causing contractions but not always successful.

Question 6

do you have to have pitocin (oxytocin) when you have prolonged labor? i would like to try avoid chemical inductions due to risk of afe, i am terrified

Accepted Answer

Very Very Rare...: Fortunately, Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) is very rare.  Most Ob/Gyns practice their entire career without seeing a single case.   Oxytocin is recommended for many reasons including prolonged labor.   Best wishes!

Question 7

37wks&2days 80% effaced & 3-4cm dilated first baby -2 to -1 station sched. induction @ 39 weeks what can i do to go in active labor want to go naturally?

Accepted Answer

Patience: Let mother nature do her work. Your body and your baby know when it is the right time to go into labor. There are more and more studies every day about more problems in 'early term babies' - those born from 37-39 weeks. You are not even due yet. I know you are very uncomfortable and want to meet your new baby, but the baby likes it where he or she is right now, so let them stay where they are!

Question 8

i'm 40 weeks and only half a centimeter dilated why isn't my labor starting doctor talking about induction?

Accepted Answer

Induce labor.: If your pregnancy is dated by an ultrasound before 20 weeks, then labor induction anytime after 40 weeks and 3 days is not only reasonable but also advisable, as the risk of fetal death exceeds the risk of newborn death after that date (presuming you and the fetus are healthy). Your obstetrician can choose from several safe options of labor induction if you have never had a cesarean delivery.

Question 9

why isn't labor starting? and is induction likely to be succesfull in my situation? i had my son two years ago and i went into labor at 39 weeks and one day. i was 1cm and 70% effefaced when labor started. thay gave me patosin to speed things up and i end

Accepted Answer

No : No one can tell you why labor isn't starting... If we knew, then we'd make a drug to make it happen on time, every time (well, i guess that's pitocin!)

failed inductions are incredibly rare.  Pitocin is synthetic oxytocin, the hormone your body makes naturally to cause uterine contractions.  It's highly likely to start your labor, especially if you are at or beyond your due date.

Question 10

how safe is the use of misoprostol (cytotec) in softening the cervix prior to the induction of labor?

Accepted Answer

The drug has been: Used extensively throughout the country for years.  It is good.  25-50 mcg vaginally or orally every 4 hours is the recommended dose but needs to be done in a hospital.  May take more than one dose or may take off with just one, can be difficult to predict.  There are risks with anything but following dose recommendations is key.  I always give oral dose after delivery to decrease bleeding. Gdluc.

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Is red raspberry leaves tea and raspberry leaves tea the same? or red one is different?i need it for labor induction

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Instructions, precautions to consider a night before labor induction and c section if needed which doc says will be. cervix not open due already?

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39 weeks pregnant. delivery scheduled 2nd july. labor induction 6am c section if need same day eve. need to know instructions precautions before induc?

A member asked:

What is induction of labor?

A member asked:

Does pit work for induction of labor?

A member asked:

Do you have to have pitocin (oxytocin) when you have prolonged labor? i would like to try avoid chemical inductions due to risk of afe, i am terrified

A member asked:

37wks&2days 80% effaced & 3-4cm dilated first baby -2 to -1 station sched. induction @ 39 weeks what can i do to go in active labor want to go naturally?

A member asked:

I'm 40 weeks and only half a centimeter dilated why isn't my labor starting doctor talking about induction?

A member asked:

Why isn't labor starting? and is induction likely to be succesfull in my situation? i had my son two years ago and i went into labor at 39 weeks and one day. i was 1cm and 70% effefaced when labor started. thay gave me patosin to speed things up and i end

A member asked:

How safe is the use of misoprostol (cytotec) in softening the cervix prior to the induction of labor?

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