Inducing labor
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@Victoria I have GD controlled by insulin so my doctor said it’s safer to take him out by 38 weeks
Ah got it! I also have GD but currently diet controlled. I asked if I have to go on insulin when would I need to deliver by and my OBGYN said by 40 weeks. Because of scheduling trouble with the hospital we are scheduled for a repeat c section at 39 + 1 but hoping that I also go into labor before then and a VBAC. And if my GD stays under control without meds I might honestly cancel or reschedule the C-section because they’ll let me go to 40+6 if I’m diet controlled. I think it’s worth asking if they can push the C-section any later because ACOG recommendations say 39 weeks or later unless other complications like preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.
Why don’t you go for an induction instead of the scheduled c section? Xx
@Victoria I will definitely ask I have an appointment today hopefully they can push it back
@Jade honestly I’m just scared and traumatized my first baby I was induced & In labor for 5 days the epidural stopped working after the 3rd day & I was in so much pain all for no reason just to get a c section in just scared to get induced and have the same or similar experience 🥲
Lots of walking and sex is probably the best and safest thing to do at this point. Can you push your C-section to 39 or 40 weeks or is there a medical reason you need to have it at 38?