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Is there a reason why you need an induction? Elective C section vs induction seems extreme if neither is medically indicated. If you and baby are healthy you could also choose neither.
Every intervention increases the likelihood of needing another intervention.
If you're a low risk pregnancy, why not just let your body do what it's already done so well?
Any intervention …
My original birth plan was as natural as possible (unmedicated, water birth at a birth centre within a hospital). If an induction was needed I preferred an elective c-section because of all the other interventions the induction might require. However, I changed my mind once I read about vaginal birth being critical for establishing baby’s microbiome and greatly reducing future risk of asthma, allergies, obesity and autoimmune disease.
Despite my best attempts, I did end up needing an induction and it was fine. I got an epidural early so there was essentially zero pain. I did end up needing an episiotomy but it was fine; I was actually back at the gym three weeks after birth doing light exercise and completely pain-free two weeks after the baby was born. Everything healed really nicely and it wasn’t a big deal. Would definitely choose an induction over elective c-section again if I can’t go natural.
I was induced at 41 weeks, following an ultrasound which showed that my fluid levels were low (otherwise, I may have kept waiting to go into labor spontaneously). After 24+ hours in labor and 3 hours of pushing, I delivered my baby without a C-section. The Pitocin definitely seems like it slows things down but I, luckily, ended up without a c-section. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions
I was induced at 38 weeks for high blood pressure - my induction experience was horrible - my baby was no where near ready and very comfortable. After 30+ hours including 4 hours of pushing I had a c section anyway. If this is required for medical needs, I would 100% opt for a c section over doing an induction.
I’ve had two inductions, 0 c-sections. I would do research on your hospitals rate of unplanned and emergency C-sections (and be sure to understand the difference)… my hospitals was very low, but both of my sisters in law who went to different hospitals, both ended with emergency C-section.
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I was induced at 41 weeks. They started me on a low dosage of pitocin and then stopped it as my baby’s heart rate was getting impacted. At that point my body started going into labor and I didn’t need the pitocin anymore. After a few hours and a much appreciated epidural it was time to push, which I did for 3.5 hours. I tried everything leading up the week 41 - dates, massages, pregnancy ball, curb walking, etc.
You got this! Know all your options but also go in with an open mind. All that matters in the end is that you and your baby are healthy and happy. Wishing you a smooth delivery!
For whatever it’s worth, my fancy OB friend completing her fellowship at Stanford says she would recommend induction — absolutely if medically necessary but even if not, she would recommend it at 39w4d, and both of the inductions she had for her kids went well, no C-sections.
I was induced at 38 weeks with my second baby (cholistasis). All I needed was the Cervidil; about 3hrs into the 4hr window for the cervidil I started having contractions and my body labored naturally from that point on (no pitocin). Everything as far as the induction goes went smoothly and I had a vaginal delivery. (My epidural failed and that sucked but that wasn’t due to the induction).
It’s so dependent on how your body responds to the meds, and you won’t know until you’re in it. I was induced at 39W and will most likely go with induction next time. Had two rounds of the cervix loosener for ~6 hours, the last 2 hours of which were not pleasant. I asked for the epidural at 12am, they started pitocin once the epidural was in and I went to sleep. They woke me up at 7am to do a check and said I was ready to push and he was there within an hour.
My bff was induced, labor stalled on pitocin and she ended up with an emergency Csec after many, many hours in labor. Totally anecdotal, but for every 1 friend I have that stalled and ended up with emergency Csec I have 10 that were induced and delivered vaginally without issue.
I was induced at exactly 40 weeks and mine ended in an emergency c section. But that was because my baby heart rate would drop when the contractions would increase.
I was induced and after 36 hours it ended in a c section due to failure to progress. I was in a rough state after being in labor for so long and not being able to eat for almost 2 days. I would still opt for the induction and take the chance of avoiding a c section. C section recovery is no joke.
I was induced at 39 weeks. It almost ended in a c-section. My doctor said I had three more pushes and she used a vacuum. Thankfully the vacuum worked.