[chookpea]

DS was 10 days early, and I'm hoping it'll be similar this time around. As the saying goes, every pregnancy is different so I'm trying to mentally prepare for anything (if that is possible!) that may happen.

I have this (unreasonable) fear about going over. I don't mind if I had to be induced if it came to that. But just the thought of going over scares me. I don't know if it's because I've read somewhere (yes, yes, on Dr Google ) that if you go over there is an increased risk of still birth, the placenta starts to deteriorate etc etc, which makes me feel even more anxious.

I asked my obs what happens if I do go over and he said they normally don't do anything for 10 days (!!!).

Is that reasonable? 10 days? It just seems so long!

[elle-M]

I'm in a similar situation - DS was born at 37+3 and now I'm 38+1 with baby #2. I never expected to get this far and I don't want to go over either, not due to fear of anything but just because I'm impatient and feeling ready.

I think at my next OB appt. (Monday, 38+4) I might ask for a stretch and sweep, but we'll see what my OB says, he may prefer just to let things happen on their own. *sigh*.

[Amymatildakate]

I'm scared about going over too. However my hospital will do stretch and sweep from 40+1 and then every 2nd day to try and convince it to come out.

[Mrs Flanders]

Ten days over before induction is normal. Many people will tell you that up to 42 weeks is normal pregnancy range. The placenta can start to break down around that time, but as long as you are seeing your OB/midwife, then they will monitor you. They might even ask you to come in more often.

Try not to worry. Your OB won't put you at any risk.

This post has been edited by Mrs Flanders: 03/02/2012, 03:16 PM

[suziej]

Try not to build fear. 40 weeks is about the time it takes to bake a little human - sometimes nature wants a bit longer, sometimes it doesn't need all that time. It depends on both the oven and the cake...

My first was 41 weeks and came without induction - a beautiful girl, posterior position so ended up with an epidural which made everything turn and move along to as natural a birth as possible.

My second was 42 weeks and the hospital ended up inducing - a bit of a scare towards the end with the cord (wrong position, not deterioration - which may have been why nature needed a hand? part of my crackpot theory, anyway) but another beautiful girl, no additional drugs required, as natural as possible.

[happygurl06]

I was 10 days over with DD, and 9 days with DS. DD I went into labour naturally and no issues with DS I went into labour but needed to have syntocin to speed things up, other than that it was all natural with no other interventions or issues.

Good luck! Rest and hydration is the best way to prep yourself for birth IMO. (oh and stay off Dr Google!)

[Bluenomi]

When I was pregnant I knew 2 women who lost babies at 42 weeks after refusing induction, one at home and one in hospital. Both had been monitored every day or 2 from 41 weeks.

So I was completely freaked about going over. Thankfully my OB doesn't believe in waiting that long and doesn't let anyone go more than 10 days over. I was booked in for induction at 41 +1 but thankfully didn't need it in the end since she came on her own.

Overdue is fine and remember if for any reason you feel something isn't right just pop into the hospital can get checked out. You might annoy the staff but anything to give you peace of mind is worth it.

[chookpea]

Still here and nothing yet, not even a twinge. Had some cramps over the weekend and thought things were happening, but they fizzled out which was a bit of a bummer.

Seeing obs today who will by checking my cervix. Fingers crossed there is some progress!

Hope PPs go soon too!

[Roadie]

My third was nine days over. I had an appointment with the midwife and there was no indication that anything was happening, eight hours later I was in labour.

With my second child the placenta had begun to break apart and I lost alot of blood after giving birth, I was taken to surgery to have the placenta removed by hand - that baby was only three days over. The midwife said that the issue with the placenta was not necessarily related to the baby being over.

Each baby is different and with a second things happen quickly so don't fret that you can't feel things happening yet. Your womb is the best place for your baby and they wont stay there for ever.