HOW WILL YOU BE INDUCED? WHAT TO EXPECT w/ INDUCED HOSPITAL BIRTH | Cervidil, Misoprostol, Pitocin

NERVOUS ABOUT YOUR INDUCTION? An induction probably wasn’t apart of your birth plan, but now that it’s coming up, you’re trying to find tips for an induced labor so you can still have your positive birth experience. And guess what, Mama? Your induced hospital birth can still be wonderful and empowering despite it starting off a little unexpectedly.
In this video, I’m going to share with you SIX things regarding what to expect during induction of labor and how to induce labor using manual and medicinal methods like Cervidil, Misoprostol, and Pitocin. Knowing which induction methods you have access to will help you as you embark on this journey of induction of labor. When you are prepared for what happens during induction of labor, you are able to approach your birth more confidently and assured.
To help you be as confident and assured as you begin your birth journey, you will learn about how to be induced, as well as how breathing for labor, visualization, aromatherapy, etc can all still be apart of your positive labor induction process.
By the end of this video, you’ll know what to expect for induced labor, tips for induced labor, and all about how to dilate, efface, and prepare for birth using several induction methods for an induced hospital birth. You will be ONE STEP CLOSER TO YOUR POSITIVE BIRTH STORY!
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[@BridgetTeyler]

Hey Mamas! Thanks for watching! Are you a first-time mama or do you have other kiddos? Let us know!

[@luvtaylormm]

Bridget Teyler Hi! I'm really getting worried that at my fifth pregnancy I'm only experiencing Braxton Hicks. What shall I do to be in labor?

[@ecevero4730]

First time mom here due march 10th :D. Although i am here because the doctor has been talking about an induced birth due to elevated liver enzymes and baby being in the 92 percentile for weight

[@celebreathe]

1st time mama, due date is today!!

[@fearfullyw0nderful]

First time mama. Last ultrasound showed baby dropped to 3rd percentile and might need to be induced this month!

[@shantelbeckford5059]

Ftm 40 weeks still no sign of labor

[@laishalopez934]

First time mom who is getting induced in 2 weeks. I've been a nervous wreck and somehow your video popped up on my feed. I'm so thankful that it did because I am feeling a lot more at ease and less anxious. Thank you so much for this 💜💜💜 Edit: Quick update! I had my son March 9th and following these tips was a big help! Thank you so much! He is now a month old and is one healthy (and very active) baby boy 💙💙💙

[@yezminclements3627]

Getting induced on Friday. I’m so nervous lol my first baby too

[@queendeche4555]

@@yezminclements3627 How did it go? I’m 39 weeks today and my OB scheduled an induction at 41 weeks if I haven’t delivered by then. Did these tips work?

[@salehakhawar6652]

I just red your comment doctor suggest me induction on 9th March

[@sisternikeisha]

So happy for you!

[@jessicalopez6891]

Bridget you are amazing, I can’t thank you enough! I am a first time mom who had an induction and I just delivered my beautiful baby boy September 29 2021 at 8:32 AM vaginally without an epidural !! I am 110% it was all thanks to watching your birth affirmation videos and the breathing techniques. They saved me during my contractions with pitocin I went from 5cm to 10 cm in approximately 30 minutes !!! My nurse walked in and saw I was struggling with those last contractions and decided to check me there and boom 💥 baby was coming out ! It went by so fast after that I had my baby just after 3 pushes and although I felt in those last moments I could not do it , I had to stay positive and remember my body was already pushing my baby out with the breathing techniques.. the mooing breathing is Chefs Kiss !! It did all the work for me and in 5 minutes my baby was already in my arms. I was so star struck about what had just happened. I’m extremely happy I saw and put in practice your tips because they definitely worked . 💙

[@glad524]

Wow, congratulations. Such a positive story.

[@Lupita-my6mm]

Can you share which techniques or breathing’s did you do?

[@jessicalopez6891]

@@Lupita-my6mm yes The first one was deep breath in and out through your mouth for about 6 seconds. Next one same thing but on the exhale you make sort of like a “moo” sound . Imagine the air going down into your baby. She goes more in depth in her breathing technique Vídeo !

[@Lupita-my6mm]

@@jessicalopez6891 thank you Jessica I’ll look into it 😊

[@Lupita-my6mm]

@@jessicalopez6891 I’m also a first time mom and I’m getting induced on Wednesday 🥺 I’m scared Bc idk what to except and I have none to talk to except all these KZbin videos. So I’m as really interested in your comment…

[@bethanybrown726]

Just found out I’m being induced in 5 hours🤯 trying to mentally prepare myself for what’s to come. Thank you for sharing this information!!!

[@benzomommy1065]

How’d it go mom 🎉

[@marycuellar8265]

Im 40 weeks + 4 days. I went in for a routine checkup and found out I’m being induced in 4 hours

[@katelee3932]

Thank you for being soo supportive!! I’ve been binge watching all your videos and am having an unplanned induction later tonight- not expected but excited to meet our little boy at 39 weeks 1d!! Will be practicing all the breathing techniques and trying to be positive! 🙏🏽💙

[@GeorgieeXOXOX]

Just got induced a few hours ago with the balloon. Currently sat in the hospital with no birth partner or visitors aloud due to the virus. Wish me luck x

[@newbrunswicker12]

Best of luck to you! I will be induced next thursday and that is my biggest fear with this virus. Its my first pregnancy and I'm scared to do this alone without my partner

[@shalanamayer202]

Good luck Im getting induced next friday

[@courtneytheenthusiast]

Im sorry you had to do that alone. I hope the baby is well

[@emaxipatel8644]

Hi what's your experience. As I'm going to do in 2 week time. And little scared?

[@nicolecuesta7526]

I’m getting induced on Wednesday and I’m pretty nervous , can anyone share their experience with me please I’m gonna b a first time mom

[@aubreydrobnick7363]

No birth plan. First time mom just trusting the process. Have to get induced in 37 weeks. This video helped a lot . Thank you

[@tzapp2372]

Why did you get induced so early

[@13donielle]

I’m getting induced at 39 weeks 💕

[@harmony6308]

I’m being induced at 38 weeks

[@xiaunielee4961]

I'm getting induced just before 38 weeks. I'll have my first baby within the week and I'm so scared

[@kay22100]

How did it go?

[@raissahmorais]

Thank you for this! I didn’t want a induction but I’ll have to go through it for medical reasons. Watching this video made me more confident that I can still have a positive experience.

[@mrs.easterly6731]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! I had an unplanned, spontaneous, and medically necessary induction. It. Broke. My. Heart. I was afraid for baby’s well being on top of the change in plan where I felt I had zero control. I would add that food and water is withheld during this process. My experience started with Cervidil at 7PM and I could eat until midnight. I was 40 weeks and 1 day never having a contraction. I started contractions that made me sick to my stomach immediately. I planned on an unmedicated, spontaneous labor and that all went away. I couldn’t relax. I was concerned for baby. Because of continuous monitoring, I was stuck to my bed and had to call my nurse every time I needed to pee because I had my IV on the left and all my monitoring on the right. Eventually I couldn’t cope with the contractions, so I asked for IV pain medicine around 3AM or so to help me sleep. It made me so dizzy and sick. I puked everywhere. They started me on pitocin at 7AM and I asked for an epidural shortly after that. Right before the Pitocin, they did a cervical exam and warned me it would be painful. It WAS AWFUL! It made me cry. The Cervidil tore up my vagina and made it so painful. I was finally able to rest after the epidural which I fought so hard not to get. My beautiful boy finally came around 3 PM, but I had chorioamnionitis, so we were separated. Thankfully we both turned out fine! I’m so glad you made this video so mamas can think about this as a back up. I did have a birth plan and I felt like I was cheated 💔 this video would have been soo nice! ❤️

[@meganhausman1443]

Got the news today that we will be inducing due to my blood pressure and labs showing I’m borderline preeclamptic. It’s 3am and I’m anxious as can be since he will be coming at 37 weeks. I had plans for a birth center birth unmedicated, all natural. My plans changed so fast and I haven’t prepared for this possibility. I’ve watched so many other videos to help with my previously planned birth so here I am, a little over 24 hours out from being induced, learning a different way to labor. Thank you for this. It has helped my nerves a little by clearing up all of the unknowns. Your videos have helped so much even prior to getting our induction notice.

[@ryanjane4424]

After watching your video about the value of a birth plan I wrote one. It helped me communicate with my doctor about expectations and what the hospital policies were about certain “what-if” situations. It’s made me feel a lot more comfortable with my provider and the rest of my birth team.

[@racheldaguanno30]

I feel better after watching your video !! Thank you. We have to be induced because of diabetes and his belly not growing like it should. I wanted all natural birth but now I feel like I can handle this huge change. Cant wait to meet my boy in 4 days

[@mwood5566]

They medically induced me at 39wks due to advanced maternal age (eyeroll) but in the end I was glad they did so because it gave me a set "start date" for the labor. All in all it went really fast. I had been at 1cm and 40% effaced for the entire week prior to the induction, so they started me at 8pm with the foley bulb, and I was at 4cm at 50% the next morning at 9am when they started the Pitocen. I was able to eat both breakfast and lunch, and wasn't all that uncomfortable till about 3pm, where the contractions got big enough that I couldn't concentrate on crocheting anymore. At 3:30pm my water broke on its own. By 4:30 the contractions were INTENSE, and when they checked me I was still 4cm but 100% effaced, so they told me I was facing upwards of four hours of labor at that level or worse, so I tossed my "no pain meds" ideal and requested an epideural, but the anesthesiologist was busy (two more before me) so they gave me Fentinol, and it barely helped. At 5pm my body took over and started pushing on its own, and the midwife+nurse barely got in and set up (nurse set up a mirror so I could see

[@sb1484]

my mom is 47 and will be giving birth on friday! shes 38 weeks along, this was so helpful to read.. thank you so much

[@kristenc2363]

Thank you!! I’m getting induced tomorrow afternoon and I’m so nervous

[@valeriediaz82]

Yes eye roll on the “advanced maternal age” ugh! 🙄

[@MrsNG-rr6rk]

Lucky!

[@Vandiroska]

I'm also getting induced due to advanced maternal age (I'm 40 y. o.), but I'm still hoping for labour to start on its own (fingers crossed!). I'm also getting the Foley balloon.

[@allisonkatayama8725]

This was super helpful...as always!! I come to your channel after my OBGYN appointments to get more information.

[@godsangel47]

Just had my first healthy baby boy after 32 hours of induced labour at 41 weeks. I was hesitant to get induced but I trusted my obgyn and we had a really great team of midwives, nurses, & doctors rotating around the clock. I'm so grateful for all of them and my husband because I couldn't have done any of it without them.

[@glad524]

Oh congratulations! How did it go?

[@user-bk5qn4nw7i]

Thank you for the positive comment. Loved ones with family being induced are reading these comments like 😮🫨

[@GerardBurke-fk4so]

Men shouldn't have to sit through this, I go to pub when my wife gives birth.

[@Rae-kw4ov]

I may be hospitalized and eventually induced because my babies heartbeat has shown signs of not escalating properly. I wasn't expecting an induction at all so thank you a ton for the helpful videos!!

[@magnihei7728]

I will be induced in two days, at 37 weeks. My water broke at 33 weeks, so I have been at the hospital for almost 4 weeks. Looking forward to be done and go home! I had a C-section with my first because he was breech. I really hope for a vaginal birth this time, and I have found some much help and tips from this channel

[@andreabatz8630]

So many women told me not to expect your birth plan to work out exactly as you expect and mannnnn were they right!!! I was planning on laboring at home, un medicated, and natural. BUT my water broke and I wasn’t in labor. By the time it had been 9 hours after my water broke they had to give me pitocin. Aroma therapy and breathing exercises helped but by the time it reached 13 hours I couldn’t take the pain anymore and I hadn’t eaten in 24 hours and was running on no sleep so I gave in and got the epidural. 3 hours later I was fully dilated and thankfully, pushed my baby out in 10 minutes!! Many thanks to Bridget and these very helpful videos for helping me through my first pregnancy/birth!

[@tara_nicole]

My waters broke at 28 weeks and I’m going on 34 soon. I’ve been told that induction may be needed since he’s also IUGR too. You’re videos have helped me SO much to embrace this change. Still hoping natural labour will occur, but if not I’ll feel so much more prepared. Thanks Bridget!!

[@annatrumbo6891]

Hope everything is going happy and healthy for you and your lil one!

[@hannahhergenhan5922]

Thank you so much for this. Literally in the process of being induced right now.

[@mayachaoui814]

Best of luck! You’ve got this!

[@leticialopezencinas6536]

Hope everything goes great with baby and you!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Good luck, Mama! You've got this!

[@misspika9851]

Let us know your experience

[@antwiwav]

How was it ?

[@sergioixmatlahua729]

Hi, Bridget, here a future dad trying to get aa much information to support my wife. I have been following your videos. They are very informative. We are having an induction for my wife tomorrow. Praying everything goes well I am a little nervous though.

[@Sierrabbyx]

Thank you for this video! I will be induced in less than two weeks at my 38wk mark for medical reasons. I’ve been incredibly anxious/nervous about the process but watching videos such as this helps calm the nerves. Can’t wait to meet my little bundle of joy!! 🤰

[@sscc6853]

How was your induction experience? What method did doctor use? Getting induced next week and extremely nervous

[@karyndunn-kiprotich6502]

Girl you know your stuff, thank you I get induced on this Wednesday!! Excited

[@thisiswhackokay]

I just had my first baby and I was shocked with how quickly and smoothly my labor and delivery went. I was already 3 cm dilated prior to my water breaking but by the time I got to the hospital, I was at 5 cm. I was experiencing very minor contractions and they were getting further apart for about an hour so I was given the lowest dose of Pitocin just to get my contractions closer together and in about 45 minutes, I was at 10 cm. The nurse actually had to call the doctor to come check my cervix (they were planning on checking 2 hours after starting the Pitocin) and the doctor was shocked to see I was already fully dilated (especially since this was my first pregnancy). 20 minutes later and baby was out.

[@BridgetTeyler]

So amazing! Congrats, mama!!

[@elise12345]

Thank you so much for this, I really needed it. Our hospital is encouraging inductions starting at 39w right now because of the coronavirus (so that if you come in with fever or cough, they can cancel induction and send you for testing). I decided to proceed with scheduling an induction at 40+5 to try and give as much time as possible for spontaneous labor. I'm going in tomorrow (40+3) for a check and to sweep membranes. Giving birth in the middle of this has really added stress and an early induction was certainly not in my plans. I'm still hopeful labor could start on it's own, but this video was so kind and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and providing expectant moms with the information and encouragement we need to be confident in our births. You're the best!

[@pineappleandyourface]

I just found out I am being induced on May 17th (38weeks 6days) with my first baby due to high bp. I’m super nervous about it so I really appreciate your videos. This one in particular was very informative. As far as the birth plan goes I have decided that I have been having painful contractions for 12 hours and it’s apparent that we have a ways to go, I want to be offered the choice of an epidural. Other than that’s I’m not too upset with the changes that have to be made but I still want it to be as natural as it possibly can.

[@beckybrewer2546]

Thank you Bridget for this amazing video! You are filling me with confidence and I feel so empowered for my birth. I’m currently 26 weeks pregnant and my baby was kicking me as I watched this 🥰

[@kellymcdonald9076]

Thank you so much! You are so informative and you make me feel so at ease about birthing my son!

[@ljt3647]

Thank you so much! I just had an amazing natural birth on 0326th, which is kind of miracle . I had epidural 1.5 hours before pushing baby out . Your breathing techniques , confidence in natural birth , help me went through the first few hours of contractions. My water didn’t break , but doctor help broke the bag which pushing dilated faster . I was scheduled for C-section, but baby came two days earlier, my OB wasn’t available, so the angle doctor in hospital allowed me to try natural birth after checking my cervix ( 5cm dilated when checked in at 9am , very thin , delivered baby at 3pm ) .

[@Isabellevinette]

I did not make a birth plan, because the whole birth processed scared me a little bit and i felt more confident having no plan, and letting the “experts” make decisions that would be the best/safest for baby and mama. I was ready to go with the flow 🙂 My water broke too long before labor started so I ended up being induced on Pitocin. Oh lala it does get intense!! But it was a quick 5 hour labor, and mama is oh sooo in love with baby girl 💕

[@reanellewilliams-knight7522]

Heyy, First time mama here & I am currently 40 weeks & 5 days. I have to be induced now because my baby is being stubborn lol. So far I did a membrane sweep. It is VERY uncomfortable & I had some spotting ! I am a little nervous about being induced again but my husband is helping me with this process as well as these videos. Thank you so much & KEEP POSTING ❤️❤️❤️

[@viviancoleman8417]

At the 40 weeks did you have to get induced or was it your choice? If my baby decides to hang out longer in my belly other than the how uncomfortable it will be at that time, I still don’t really want to rush the process so I’m curious as to if you had a choice for the induction or not

[@reanellewilliams-knight7522]

@@viviancoleman8417 - I didn’t want to be induced or have a c-section. I wanted to have a natural birth. I was told that I couldn’t pass 42 weeks in my pregnancy. As I was approaching that deadline, I guess it wasn’t really my choice anymore.

[@carolynkettler356]

Thank you so much for this video! Getting induced tomorrow night and wanted more information but felt like simply googling it would not be a good idea- lots of horror stories and opinions I'm sure. I appreciated that while I know you are more low intervention leaning you recognize and empathize with mamas who have to take this route and don't make them feel shame or fear because of it. Thank you for the information and reassurance!

[@annewelch207]

Thank you - such perfect timing with this! I am 35 weeks and just diagnosed with choleostasis, and will be induced at 37 weeks for the safety of the baby. I am still wrapping my head around this. I had just written up my birth plan and given it to my obgyn, stating I wanted as natural as possible, etc. Now here we are with a totally different starting point. And all I want is for my baby to be born healthy and safe. Trying so hard not to stress out the whole time between now and then! Thank you for this breakdown of how it might go and all the encouragement! Finding your channel has been a blessing! 💕

[@Bajannadz]

hey how did it go? I'm being induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure

[@annewelch207]

Nadia Walker. It went great!! 😄💕 He’s 3 mo now and a little tank!! I love him so much!! Being induced was a headgame for sure. Took 2.5 days and slow going. But the hospital was great!! I ate so much pudding! 😂 I know it’s different now with lockdown. Biggest word of advice is just breathe and go with the flow. Focus on that baby and what’s best for you two and anchor into that! And watch movies! 😉 Good luck mamma! You can do it!! 💕

[@Bajannadz]

@@annewelch207 thankssss for answering and thanks for the advice! Congrats on your bundle of joy!

[@IdolEyes84]

This is exactly me. I’m 35 weeks and at my appointment the doctors said I have mild choleostais and need to be induced with the tape at 37 weeks.

[@shaytv108]

I’m here sitting in the hospital in the middle of my induction process. I’m 6 hours into my cervidil and I’m watching all your videos to try and get through this other 6 quickly! I’m learning so much it makes me feel a lot better knowing what is to come.

[@CashOvaNiggas]

How was it for you

[@shaytv108]

@@CashOvaNiggas it wasn’t to bad the folly ball after was the worst when then pain meds wore off. You could feel something pulling out of you

[@CashOvaNiggas]

Ok thank you we’re you able to get as much meds as you wanted?

[@shaytv108]

@@CashOvaNiggas nope after the foley ball I did Pitocin and I could only get to 3cm. And had to have a c section

[@Ana-brwn]

@@shaytv108 wait so after cervidil u got foley ball? And did u have epidural? How was the c section?

[@hannahmarieseibert6558]

With not having birthing classes due to Covid these help so much 🥰

[@jackiegarza1420]

Thank you! I’m getting induced this Tuesday

[@stephaniemagana8584]

I’m being induced on Tuesday 8/4/20 ! First baby. Thanks for this video, still crazy nervous but at least this helped me know what to expect now 😊

[@cherrellgilmore3755]

I’m being induced tomorrow too!!!!! Good Luck!!! We got this!

[@antwiwav]

How was it mama ?

[@breannachavis3639]

I am a second time mommy But this is my First induction Due to be Induced July 20 and I’m a nervous but You videos always help me understand things better and feel more comfortable

[@imnotlikeothergirls5]

Thank you for your videos on this topic! I was diagnosed with GD and was told to expect to need to be induced at 39 weeks. This really shook me up for a little bit because it was so different than what I thought labor would look like for me (aka getting to labor at home). Your videos and others are really helping me feel more informed and more relaxed about the whole process. Thank you! I will be bringing a birth preferences plan (my doctor didn't appreciate the detail, but she said everything on it was very feasible) to hand the nurses and my partner just so I feel more heard. Healthy baby and mom is the goal, but you're helping me with figuring out how to communicate with my team what will help me feel more empowered/comfortable through the experience.

[@cjak29]

I’m also getting induced at 39 weeks I’m currently 31 and a half. Good luck!

[@imnotlikeothergirls5]

@@cjak29 I'm currently 33 weeks! Good luck to you too!

[@lisathiessen5522]

THANK YOU Bridget! your videos are so helpful i used your breathing and birthing ball techniques it made my labor soo much easier even though I had to be induced which I didn't want to but I wouldn't change a thing I love my birth story:)

[@FA-mb2kx]

Why did you have to be induced?

[@MrEvldreamr]

@@FA-mb2kx maybe passed due date? Or other medical reason perhaps...

[@taylorknoll8946]

I’m currently 40w5d pregnant, first time mama... super healthy, have been active my whole pregnancy and so I anticipated and wanted less interventions only come to show that with Corona virus going on, public places shutting down/hospital policies changing, etc. my midwives not only decided an induction process might be necessary to start but to have my baby and I in the hospital sooner rather than later and home safe and sound would be the best option before other things start changing. I’m going in tonight for a Cook Foley catheter insertion and praying I can start laboring at home well instead of needing pitocin tomorrow morning. Regardless of what happens I think if you can be flexible and open to something changing, realize you only have so much control then you won’t be disappointed. Huge shoutout to my midwives for preparing me mentally for that and to not be upset if something doesn’t go my natural way- and praise God we get to meet our baby soon!!! We are so excited.

[@IluffPotter]

Taylor Knoll good luck!!!! You’ll be great! I’m getting induced tomorrow! I’m deciding between misopropal and cerividil! I’m so upset about being induced but same situation as you. We got this!!

[@xxLOSERxBABYxx]

Same situation here ladies! How did everything go for you lovely mamas?!? I am 38 weeks and 1 day and getting induced in six days. I’d love to hear back from you if you have time with your new bundle of joy already being here! Much love coming your way💞

[@KiraStaar]

This is so informative and I am happy I picked this video. I am going in for an induction due to low amniotic fluid and less baby movement. Im nervous because with my first baby my water broke and I took cohosh to help with labor pains. I was literally having contractions with my son and couldn't feel a thing. Now with baby girl I may not get to ingest the cohosh and may experience more pain which scares me the most but I am so ready to meet my baby girl and I have faith that it will be ok. Thank you! My only plan it to avoid a c section because surgery really makes me nervous and I want to deliver vaginally. Nothing against mothers who have to or choose the c section as their method. Im just nervous about that.

[@rebecalescano8209]

I've been watching your vids for a bit and I find them very informative and useful. I'm now on my 8th month of pregnancy and was able to relax a bit about labor, preparing instead of stressing about it. I was wondering, if you would be able to do a video about SIDS, how to prevent it and such? It's something I'm really worried about. Please?

[@isabellahernandez2811]

Getting induced March 1st this video was really helpful to be honest 😩!!

[@rebeccaw8820]

Wow I have to leave a comment because at the end when you said even a C-section can be a positive birth experience that’s powerful, thank you for that perspective. I have been terrified of a C-section and really hope for a healthy natural and painkiller free delivery like my other 3 have been and I think it will be, but I do have gestational diabetes this time around and I am trying to keep an open mind to intervention that in years past I would have refused. It’s funny cause I have been afraid of C-section but my friend is afraid of natural birth and planned a C-section before she even was pregnant. To each their own. All is well that ends well and one way or another I know this big old boy is coming out happy and healthy. Alright thanks again for this perspective it’s like when my brother told me more people die in car crashes than plane crashes and that really helped me overcome my fear of flying in a plane, to have that perspective

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

I looked up cervidil induction n your vid popped up. My daughter and her husband are at the hospital and she has the cervidil placed now. Pitocin in the morning. She found out 4 days ago she'd be induced. Thanks for the info 😊

[@s0846856]

Hey Bridget. I absolutely love your videos, and they have helped me so much during pregnancy to be prepared for labor. I was looking forward to a vaginal birth and I was not afraid at all. Unfortunately, I was hospitalized when I was 31+2 weeks, due to high blood pressure. The doctors there gave me medicine for the blood pressure, and "just to be sure" gave me cortisone for baby's lungs to ripen. At 32+3 weeks, they told me that I have become too sick, and that baby needs to get out. They immediately performed a c-section, and my baby ended up in the NICU, where he still is (he was born November 22nd). (He also needed surgery when he was 11 days old, because a section of the aorta was almost closed, but that's a different story) Even though the C-section was kinda okay and I asked all the question and I was calm (like you taught me!), I still feel aweful about the whole thing! I feel cheated out of my last two months of pregnancy, I feel like the hospital made me sick and I would have been fine if I stayed at home, and I feel like I haven't given birth at all. I never say that my son was born, I always say "they took my son at 32 weeks" when I tell someone my story. I also never thought about what actually happens before, during and after a c-section. Like I lost a lot of blood (1.5 liter) and I slept almost the entire day after the c-section. Also never thought about premature infants and what it means to have one. Like I have to pump my milk every 2-3 hours and it s***s! Sorry for the long comment, but hopefully you have ideas for new videos, would love to see anything about c-sections, premature infants, negative birth experiences, etc.. (non-native speaker, please be kind)

[@mariis2022]

thank you so much hoping to have a safe labor and delivery getting induced on the 23rd❤

[@Dancekat1414]

Thank you for this. I was just told today that I have to induce if baby doesn’t come in the next 2-3 days 😖 I had never even thought of being induced so I had no idea what was gonna happen

[@mariaeshemer4864]

I definitely am bringing a plan, that way the doctors and my birth partner both know what I want and don’t want.

[@alexisthomson8539]

im getting induced on sunday due to high blood pressure and so nervous but so excited to meet her

[@LizWithers]

Hi, my boy is coming any day now and I'm super thankful for your videos. I'm not going in with a birthplan, but I am making sure I know what all my options are and making sure my husband knows how I feel about those options. There are things I'd rather go without like pitocin or an epidural, but if things become medically necessary or too overwhelming for my body- I'm open to them.

[@ashleycollins1321]

Thank you for the reassurance 🥰 Getting induced on Monday and that wasn't my plan. Nervous and scared! 😣

[@sharonshin3]

Hi Bridget, I love your videos and absolutely loved watching your home birth that you recently posted with your second baby. I really appreciate all your videos but especially this one now bc I never felt supported by my OB so I looked to get my questions answered online and many of your videos were so informative. After seeing my OB for the last time at 38+2 and finally truly voicing my opinions, questions, and preferences for my birth, I felt dishonored, disempowered, and basically intimidated into following his medical recommendations just bc he was the Dr. He basically shut down all my requests stating they were not evidence based and that to make these preferences would be going against doctors advice. Everything from having my cervix checked at the appointment bc he was ordering my induction at 39+0, earlier than my preference and basically not medically indicated bc my GD has been managed quite well, refused to do membrane sweep saying not evidence based and risky, was against me stating preferences for catheter bulb before medications, stating that there was absolutely NO risk to medications for women getting induced (WTF?), and even had the audacity to state that delayed cord cutting past 60 seconds gave babies greater risk to getting jaundice. He said warm compression to perineum was not evidence based and they would not do it but that all the Dr's give special care to the perineum. (Contradicting?) And he would not budge on my being induced even 1 day past 39+0 stating there was too much risk to wait even one day. When I mentioned how everything indicated both me and baby were healthy, he dismissed it as though it was not a reason to wait. It made me want to defy his orders or get a second opinion bc he was obviously not being accurate in terms of my understanding of the current research on these things. Anyway, I'm still so unhappy with having to go to the hospital to be induced bc of the loss of control I feel in regards to the birth I was hoping for, and more so after hearing my Dr shut me down on virtually everything I asked for and downplaying a doulas certification compared with his own training....if I have to deal with more Dr's like him at the hospital, I'd rather wait till 40 weeks! So, this video made me feel more empowered and helped me to go into induction with less fear and anxiety bc I basically feel my Dr took every choice I asked for away from me. I want to go as long as I can without an epidural or morphine/fentanyl and I feel this video empowered me to still have choices even if I need to be induced at the hospital and to not give up on managing my pain with the non medical techniques I've been practicing throughout my entire pregnancy. I am going to get the epidural if I absolutely need it but I want to wait until I absolutely need it.

[@NK-nr3or]

Same is happening with me,my doctor won’t wait,I asked here those three questions which you mentioned in one of your video three questions that needs to be asked before getting induced.she simply ignored and asked me to come and get admitted

[@sharonshin3]

@@NK-nr3or I hope you had a safe and healthy labor and delivery! I ended up going against Dr's recommendations but did no stress tests twice a week. Finally at 39+3 I was admitted to hospital due to nurses recs at non stress test. We had a difficult but rewarding experience at the hospital... The drs for the most part followed my preferences at and following labor and delivery. If I could do over again, I would have gotten the epidural sooner! But I was grateful that I had a few more days to labor at home on my own terms. That made the difference to me feeling okay with how things turned out.

[@imonlychasingsafety1]

Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@talitabenemer5919]

Minha anja, obrigada Lu, pela entrega rápida do cyto, pela humanidade que me tratou e por facilitar minha compra! Obrigada!!!!

[@yomeamo3886]

My birth plan was simple, no meds, immediate skin to skin and breastfeeding. However, I was induced at 41 weeks and the contractions that accompanied that, they couldn’t give me an epidural fast enough. The immediate skin to skin didn’t happen because of meconium but it did happen shortly after they got my daughter situated.

[@livelifeloudmaggie]

Being induced right now, thank you 🥺

[@kateg3952]

No birth plan. Never really had one from the start. My goal is just to have a safe delivery and healthy baby. Whatever happens between a&b happens.

[@jenwylie4093]

I'm due in 4 days. I don't have a birth plan. I had placenta privia earlier on in the pregnancy, so I was warned that I may need a C-section. The placenta moved and I am now safe to have a vaginal birth. I told the midwives that I am just going to trust my body, and the birthing team, and just go with the flow. I have seen too many TV shows that the birth plan changes last minute. It kind of made me want to go in not expecting anything.

[@stephaniebahr8533]

Thank you for this video! I'm not bringing a birth plan. I'm going in with an open mind and heart things change and I want to except the changes fluidly as they may come. My birth partner and Dr. know what I want and what I wouldn't unless medically necessary. I know from my first birthing experience that I am very strong willed and will be vocal when I don't like something and when I need help. I'm just going to go with the flow of this labor as well.

[@gladysseah1463]

Opting for induction at 39 weeks (not medically necessary but recommended by ACOG based on the results of the ARRIVE trial) - appreciated these tips! (;

[@mayraloera4085]

How did it go for you? I’m doing the same.

[@badromancelover1]

I am being induced in 2 weeks. I am nervous as I have never been medically induced before. I have an 8 year old, and she came naturally on her own, so this will be different. I asked my OB what to expect, and she explained everything to me step by step, which now I am mentally preparing for.

[@novabrunick1079]

We were really trying to avoid induction and We really tried to get baby to come spontaneously and my midwife has given my week after week to arrive on his own but now we’re worried about my fluid levels so we decided it would be best to induce tomorrow. It’s so hard making this choice because I so want to trust my body but I just want to do what’s safest for my baby and with the way things are looking it looks like induction is safest.

[@238blonde]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been experiencing Prodromal Labor since Friday and haven’t dilated past 3cm. Such a different experience than my first quick labor with my son 2.5 years ago. They offered to induce me last night since I will be 39weeks tomorrow, but I was very reluctant to accept because of all that I’ve heard of Pitocin. We decided to go home. This video helped to educate me more on inductions. Baby girl is thankfully healthy & has a great heartbeat, but they scheduled an appointment for tonight to monitor us. We’ll see if any progress has been made. At least I know I’ll be making an informed decision should an induction be offered again. Thank you!!

[@FA-mb2kx]

39 weeks is still early. Your not past your due date...I would recommend to wait until 40+5 then get induced.

[@loudclap]

Thank you for this video! I am on the induction list as I have gestational hypertension, although it is more so on the mild end. I did not expect to be put on the induction list and that is what my OB had said we will have to do. It is scary and nerve racking, and I am just trying to get as much info and knowledge as possible so that I am prepared. This video has really helped. thank you!

[@lazgraham1611]

loudclap I have chronic hypertension that is fine now (I’m 36 weeks) and they’re inducing me on the 27th. I’m also looking up a lot of info. It just is a horrible time for us to have to be in the hospital even longer during what’s going on. I was hoping they’d let my water break natural

[@Purplelily24]

I'm being inducted tomorrow! Will be 40 weeks exactly

[@yolissa11]

I get induced in 2 days , so so nervous/ excited to meet my princess 💜

[@naimprecisionakababydj770]

I get induced next Wednesday how was the procedure

[@Ana-brwn]

@@naimprecisionakababydj770 how did it go

[@raisingcubs7915]

Currently due with my 7th. I was induced with all but two of them and it’s looking like I’ll be induced with this one as well. My longest labor was 6 hrs without pitocin and 4 hrs with it. I also had two one hour labors from start to finish on pitocin. My body seems to really work well with pitocin.

[@MrEvldreamr]

Lucky

[@cassandraswindell3656]

Thanks for your comment. I'm on babies # 6&7 and have to get induced since I am so far away from a hospital that is willing to deliver twins. I'm a quick laborer and I have been worried that being induced would take 24 hr or more. Hearing that you are a fast laborer when induced is comforting to me.

[@lindaschaap40]

I am at 42 +1 days right now... No sign of contractions. Me and babe are super healthy, having an induction planned in two days though as the risks are going up now... Fingers crossed that it starts earlier on on it's own.. And if not, taking the necessary actions to get baby to land on each safely

[@sarahcarr7730]

Do you consider being 40 years old FTM being a good reason gor medival induction? More and more women are having babies later in life and I was wondering what your experience or thoughts are on this being the only reason for induction with no other medical issues. I would love an experienced Doulas opinion.

[@samfolsom3445]

My Doctor told me that my cervix was very soft " ripe" and I was at a 3. She said I would be a prime candidate for an induction at 39 weeks. First time giving birth hope i made the right decision

[@amalyiahhawkins5960]

I’m currently 40 weeks and 4 days and I’m gonna be induced in a couple days. I’m a first time mom and I’m terrified but excited 🤭😂

[@kittothekat427]

I am getting induced on my 38th week due to GD. Thanks for the video

[@ummmus_ab]

Found out today I’m getting induced Thursday I’m 41+3 so 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m hoping for a quick and safe delivery. I believe I have contractions (ftm) but he’s overdue so we gotta do what we gotta do

[@jaclynstarkey9494]

Omg all I need is your videos talking me thru labor.. I don’t need anybody else in the room with me 😂

[@clarissamenchaca2534]

Getting induce at 42 weeks this Thursday, wish me luck !💞

[@madisonhelmick902]

I’m a first time mom and I was originally supposed to get induced in 2 weeks but my doctor informed me at my 36 week appointment (yesterday) that I will be getting induced either today or tomorrow. I am very nervous but I want to do what is best for my child and myself. This will put him at 4 weeks early 🥹

[@haleyalonso1105]

I have a birth plan of open movement and gentle entry IF the csec has to happen. Vaginal birth is preferred and wanted unless baby or I am in grave danger. The less medicine intervention, the better. I believe my body was made for this!

[@sexisharpie]

41 weeks and 4 days. Being induced right now just got the pill to rippen my cervix. Went past my due date.

[@mimimosalli2179]

I’m due in about 3 weeks and am prego with my 3rd child! I was induced twice (once cause my girl wanted to stay in past 41 weeks and on my 2nd because my water was leaking for 24hrs with no contractions) and guess what it was all good....I had an epidural with the first and birthed my second with no pain meds while on pitocin. Birth is so beautiful and I’m so excited.: I have no birth plan but am dreaming of flowing into labor naturally either way I’m so excited for this birth!!!!!

[@mimimosalli2179]

Also love what you said about plans... I remember being bummed when my all natural plan fell through with my first so I think it’s important to have an idea of the birth you hope for but also be open to the unexpected❤️

[@kylennpetersen4407]

Thank you for sharing a positive induction experience. I had a precipitous labor last time around and am pretty nervous that induction might make it intense like my last experience. Nice to hear of positive experiences.

[@Tammfam]

My doctor had set up an induction. I would have been 38 weeks 7 days. I just didn’t feel right about it especially since the dr gave me no reason as to why. I’m thinking it’s because of the upcoming holiday of July 4th though. Which isn’t a good reason in my opinion. I declined it at my last appointment and now I have my next appointment tomorrow. At last appointment I was 2cm and 80% thinned.

[@faizamatoub]

i went for a check up to my doctor at 38 weeks and as she is checking me she did a membrane sweep without asking and without telling me before hand, it was a nightmare, and at 39 weeks had mild contractions but i clearly stated at thebirth center that i wanted an epidural and natural progression of labor; but they dosed me up with high dosage of pitocin from the start without me or baby being at risk so i went from mild contractions to screaming ones in a short while and my whole labor lasted about 2 HOURS;i was so rushed and needless to say it was traumatic; thank you for your well informed video; i wish i knew what my options were

[@BridgetTeyler]

I'm so sorry that your care team didn't care for you the way they should have, Mama. Those things never should have happened to you. I'm grateful you have a healthy baby, but I know how the memories of a traumatic birth experience can run deep... I hope you are able to sort through your emotions and come to a place of peace surrounding your birth and hope for a better one if you choose to give birth again!

[@faizamatoub]

@@BridgetTeyler thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words, i keep getting emotional when things remind of it but i am healing through love and support and especially baby cuddles, thanks again

[@theedit5245]

Hi, would acupuncture work to induce labor if I'm having twins?

[@wildembrace6460]

Getting induced at 39 weeks next week!! I have been so anxious

[@aisha-3857]

I’m in labor right now, just found your videos thank you. Pitocin makes me feel sick , and the epidural put my legs to sleep, can’t move it’s odd

[@AnnaPeirce]

How do you feel about the ARRIVE trial? My doctor is really supportive of it

[@rachelp2233]

40 +4 today. I'm from the Bay Area as well! One thing on My birth plan says no pitocin, I'm hoping I dont need to be induced but it's all up to my doctor now

[@BridgetTeyler]

Love connecting with mamas who are in the area!! It's up to YOU AND your doctor! I'm confident you'll have a beautiful birth SOON!

[@stephaniegonzales4600]

Good day. I'm a first-time mom and i'm on my last two weeks due but my CM is still 1. I do walking and all like what my obgyn said and still. Can you give me an advice? Thank you. It would mean a lot.

[@erickahope9864]

I’m so glad I never made a birth plan, because my Dr now wants to induce me due to gestational hypertension. I was still disappointed, because although I had no plan, I thought I would be like all my siblings cousins aunts and mother who had perfectly normal spontaneous births. I am terrified to be induced, because I’ve never heard good things about it and I genuinely wanted unmedicated birth, which my doctor has told me may not be an option. I’m glad I had no plan, but sad that I’m still a little disappointed. I expected I wouldn’t be and would just go with the flow.

[@danielaconrad7073]

Do you have any online classes ? I live in Solano county , and have watched your videos since day 1 of my pregnant ! 16 weeks now..

[@countdowntovan8663]

I am not bringing a birth plan with me. Generally I really like to be in control and I understand and respect that this is a situation where I cannot be. When plans change or I lose control when I anticipated having it, I get incredibly anxious and upset. Therefore I felt the best approach I could have with labor was to educate myself on the various routes/options available and just go with it. I don't care how my son gets here as long as he is happy and healthy ❤ My husband and I are on the same page regarding preferences. I.e... if it can wait, lets try and wait. If it can't that is totally okay. Whatever keeps mama happy and gets baby here safely! I am 38 weeks with my first baby.

[@mandigal13]

Im maybe being induced tomorrow at 38 weeks (They will call when ready for me type thing) due to my BP being wonky & my original plan was to labor in the tub.. Would I still be able to do this if I didn't require constant monitoring? Or do you normally always need constant monitoring?

[@mamaleslie3078]

I’m waiting for my doctor to call me tomorrow morning to give me an appointment for induction ❤️🥰 my daughter Mariah will be born soon

[@monicavandeventer5429]

Currently 38 weeks + 4 days. Baby is due on December 31st. 2cm dialated as of now, and I’ve been having mild contractions all day. They come and go, and some of them are very uncomfortable/painful. I really hope this baby comes on his own and I don’t have to go in for induction which I am scheduled for in December 30th.

[@jassibee1309]

Ok so question… can you get a membrane sweep if you are already scheduled for an induction? I am scheduled to be induced next Sunday but have an appointment on Tuesday and was thinking about asking for a membrane sweep.

[@allysalawson6737]

Are there any induction methods that won't require continuous monitoring? Or will they all require it?

[@mariaclaudia1773]

Obrigada Lu por tudo, serei eternamente grata

[@aylaruby2376]

Thank you so much, I'm going into the hospital for my induction tommorow 🌟 Sunday I'll be 39 weeks with my first 💓💖💓 The doctor has told me I'll be in hospital for at least 3-4 nights 😳 That's so long, I'm dredding it. But so excited for her to arrive 🌟

[@Lupita-my6mm]

How was it??

[@aylaruby2376]

@@Lupita-my6mm Amazzing, our little girl arrived safe and sound 💓

[@ashleykindheartministries]

@@aylaruby2376 I’m so glad to hear it went well!! I really want to be induced in two days.😩 I’ve been trying so hard to go into labor naturally and it’s not working.

[@aylaruby2376]

@@ashleykindheartministries All the best lovely 🌻 get induced don't put yourself through the stress, I had preclamsica so I had to be my blood pressure was through the roof. But our babygirl Lilah ruby arrived safe and sound 💓 Lots of love xx

[@ashleykindheartministries]

@@aylaruby2376 Thankyou so much!! The reason I want to be induced is because I’m in India, and the hospital is so far from where we live that we are staying in a hotel nearby until the baby arrives. We have two year old twins who are antsy to get back to normal life. I’m glad your baby arrived safely! I’m so excited to meet mine!💕

[@zeferjaz00096]

Getting induced tomorrow evening 🥰💕

[@redboneee4152]

Hey im getting induced may 16 when u got induced did it hurt?