Stripping the membranes can be a little painful or uncomfortable, although it usually only takes a minute or so. You may also have some intense cramps and spotting for the next day or two. It can also be a little uncomfortable to have your water broken. You may feel a tug followed by a warm trickle or gush of fluid. With prostaglandin, you might have some strong cramping as well. With oxytocin, contractions are usually more frequent and regular than in a labor that starts naturally.
Inducing labor is not like turning on a faucet. If the body isn't ready, an induction might fail and, after hours or days of trying, a woman may end up having a cesarean delivery C-section.
This appears to be more likely if the cervix is not yet ripe. If the doctor ruptures the amniotic sac and labor doesn't begin, another method of inducing labor also might be necessary because there's a risk of infection to both mother and baby if the membranes are ruptured for a long time before the baby is born.
When prostaglandin or oxytocin is used, there is a risk of abnormal contractions developing. In that case, the doctor may remove the vaginal insert or turn the oxytocin dose down. While it is rare, there is an increase in the risk of developing a tear in the uterus uterine rupture when these medications are used.
Other complications associated with oxytocin use are low blood pressure and low blood sodium which can cause problems such as seizures. Another potential risk of inducing labor is giving birth to a late pre-term baby born after 34 and before 37 weeks. Because the due date EDD may be wrong. Your due date is 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period LMP. Babies born late pre-term are generally healthy but may have temporary problems such as jaundice, trouble feeding, problems with breathing, or difficulty maintaining body temperature.
The fetus develops in this sac. Fetus : The stage of human development beyond 8 completed weeks after fertilization. Gestational Hypertension : High blood pressure that is diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Oxytocin : A hormone made in the body that can cause contractions of the uterus and release of milk from the breast.
Placenta : An organ that provides nutrients to and takes waste away from the fetus. Preeclampsia : A disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth in which there is high blood pressure and other signs of organ injury. These signs include an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, a low number of platelets, abnormal kidney or liver function, pain over the upper abdomen, fluid in the lungs, or a severe headache or changes in vision.
Prostaglandins : Chemicals that are made by the body that have many effects, including causing the muscles of the uterus to contract, usually causing cramps. Uterus : A muscular organ in the female pelvis. During pregnancy, this organ holds and nourishes the fetus. Copyright by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. All rights reserved. Read copyright and permissions information. This information is designed as an educational aid for the public. It offers current information and opinions related to women's health.
It is not intended as a statement of the standard of care. It does not explain all of the proper treatments or methods of care.
It is not a substitute for the advice of a physician. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists doesn't recommend induction for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks. Any earlier, and you risk bringing your baby into the world before she's developmentally ready. But she concedes there are nonmedical situations when induction is a viable option.
Unless I want them to deliver on the highway, that's someone I want to have come in. By Kathleen M. Reilly June 11, Save Pin FB More. Comments 1. Sort by: Newest. Newest Oldest. I Read More. Load More Comments. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. If your labour is induced, you are also more likely to need other interventions, such as the use of forceps or ventouse vacuum to assist with the birth of your baby.
You will not be able to move around as much because the baby will be monitored more closely than during a natural labour. You will only be offered induced labour if there is a risk to you or your baby's health. Your doctor might recommend induced labour if:. Not everyone can have an induced labour. It is not usually an option if you have had a a caesarean section or major abdominal surgery before, if you have placenta praevia , or if your baby is breech or lying sideways.
During the late stages of your pregnancy, your healthcare team will carry out regular checks on your health and your baby's heath.
These checks help them decide whether it is better to induce labour or to keep the baby inside. Always tell your doctor or midwife if you notice your baby is moving less than normal.
If they decide it is medically necessary to induce labour, first your doctor or midwife will do an internal examination by feeling inside your vagina. They will feel your cervix to see if it is ready for labour. This examination will also help them decide on the best method for you.
There are different options for inducing labour and you may need a combination of treatments. It can take from a few hours to as long as 2 to 3 days to induce labour. It depends how your body responds to the treatment. It is likely to take longer if this is your first pregnancy or you are less than 37 weeks pregnant. Induced labour is usually more painful than natural labour.
Depending on the type of induction you are having, this could range from discomfort with the procedure or more intense and longer lasting contractions as a result of the medication you have been given.
Women who have induced labour are more likely to ask for an epidural for relief. Because inductions are almost always done in hospital, the full range of pain relief should be available to you.
There is usually no restriction on the type of pain relief you can have if your labour is induced.
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