Sentences with phrase «chose elective induction»

For me, I was so naive, I went in and I was ready to have my baby that day, because I felt like I was done being pregnant, so I chose the elective induction, which turned into a very long route with Pitocin, then breaking my water, which turned into an epidural, and eventually my 18 hour labor.

Fit Pregnancy reports first - time mothers who are induced have higher rates of cesareans than those who aren't induced citing a study in which 12 percent of mothers who went into labor on their own needed a C - section while 23.4 percent of those who are medically induced did and 23.8 percent of those who chose elective induction did.

When things aren't fine I don't want an expert in «normal birth» (things are fine) I want an expert in 1) proactively making sure things will be fine [so, someone who might suggest I reduce my risk of c - section by choosing an elective induction and then supporting my choice either way] and 2) reactively getting the baby out NOWNOWNOW if that turns out to be needed.

Not exact matches

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Buy on Amazon - Buy on Book Depository Offers clear, concise information on alternative birthing methods * choosing a birth location * drugs and delivery * elective induction * professional labor support * and much more