Natural vs induced labor: what they don’t tell you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for watching this video! 😊 This video is supposed to help you understand what the differences are between a natural and an induced labor. Please keep in mind though: there are many more factors which determine how a woman experiences her delivery (apart from the question, if she was induced or not): the position and station of the baby, status of the cervix, health status of the mother etc.

[@craftygoodness1490]

Hi thanks so much for the info. I recently delivered my baby through medically induced labor. Mine is vbac and i received an epidural too. I also wondered about what the natural labor pain would feel like. I can say that medically induced labor is strong and intense that i am not able to tolerate the pain and asked for an epidural. But the epidural didnt work well. I only felt numbness on my right thigh. Thanks to god , the doctors were very supportive and i delivered a healthy baby boy😊. Now i am watching this video and i feel like there is no need to feel guilty for receiving the epidural. Thank u guys. This video means a lot to me😊

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for sharing this with us! 😊 There is really no need to feel any guilt when asking for an epidural! Most women say that medically induced contractions are much stronger. Besides, one has to keep in mind that not every woman experiences labor the same way. For example, we had cases of women who told us that "their tummy felt a bit strange" during labor but that they felt no pain otherwise... Not something that most women would agree too... 😅 So, don't worry at all! The most important thing is that you and your baby boy are healthy! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@JulieBisongi]

Did you deliver vaginally from the induction?

[@xt.7933]

My baby is 7month old today. I wish this video was posted 8months ago because my ob suggested induction to me and I did make the appointment on due date to get induced. Luckily, my baby knew better - he got out 2 days before the due date. I still used the epidural but from what you said, it's still better than induction.

[@xt.7933]

And I would like to thank you both for accompanying me through the last trimester. I learned so much although this is my 3rd baby. You guys are doing such a good job explaining everything!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for sharing your case with us! 😘😘 It is great to hear that your baby knew better! It makes things so much easier when you are in labor... Also, thank you so much for your lovely feedback!! 🥰 It is really very much appreciated! We are always super happy to hear if our content helped women and made their journey at least A LITTLE easier!! Finally, we do apologize that we currently only post pregnancy videos. 😬 That's because we are testing something on our channel. More baby videos will be coming up though as soon as possible! In the meantime, we wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@anezkaburesova7855]

I was induced in the beggining of 37th week due to Fetal Growth restriction. Contractions were so painful,, really terrible, never would have imagined. Maybe the fact it was my firt birth did not help. I got epidural and it helped incredibly. I was happy I could give birth vaginally though, I was happy tiny baby managed and I avoided C-section

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with our community here! 🥰🥰

[@mikelyngreen7581]

I appreciate this information, I have experienced both and natural birth was wayyyyy better . I am currently 33 weeks pregnant and my drs may won’t to induce me due to baby’s weight being on the smaller side even though the estimate they are getting have a 50% chance of being right. I will be declining being induced

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Mikelyn 😊, thanks a lot for your comment! 😊 Almost every woman reports that a natural induction is better than a medical induction. And that's no surprise because with a natural induction, you are still going to have "natural" contractions. In that case, your body knows that you are in labor and will support you with its own pain management system. In medical inductions, that's not the case... In any case, it is YOUR decision if you want to have an induction or not... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@idahkgaje9377]

Hey you mean induction is hell😢 Is it too painful or long?

[@Toya_the_Explorer]

Good for you. I think this is a thing where they are telling mothers the baby's weight is on the smaller side.

[@Sophie_422]

I am an advocate for natural labour but I also think it is dangerous to use certain natural induction methods such as castor oil or other strong supplements. In my case, I had a medical induction at 41 weeks because my contractions weren't constant enough and my water was broken for already several hours. I had tried several home remedies and excercises for 3 weeks (because I wanted a natural unmedicated birth) but my contractions stopped every night after few hours. Little would I've known, my baby was suffering with every strong contraction, because she was wrapped with the umbilical cord. My body was very wise and stopped the contractions. I was told that if I would have used something stronger, like for example, castor oil, my baby could have risked brain damage due to oxygen depravation or might not have survived. Not long after being medically induced, the monitors detected severe baby stress and I had an emergency c-section. I think everyone should try soft methods like walking or love making, for example, but I ask you to be cautious and consider that if your body doesn't go into labour by itself, it might be for a reason.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Sophie 😊, first of all, thanks SO MUCH for sharing your experience with us! We really appreciate each and every birth story from our viewers! 😊 We are particularly happy to hear that your baby is well!! 🥰 There is something fundamental that we would like to add here: First of all, natural labor induction can only produce NATURAL contractions. The kind of contractions that you get when you go into labor spontaneously, without an induction. The big difference between natural contractions and medical contractions is that medical contractions (normally) make your uterus contract, no matter what's going on in your womb. Natural contractions however will (normally) stop as soon as something in your belly is not right. For example, if your baby is stuck in your pelvis, your contractions normally slow down because more intense contractions won't change anything - your baby is stuck. Medically induced contractions don't do that. They will try to press that baby down anyways. As a result, your baby is more likely to be under distress. And you are more likely to end up in a C-section. And this is exactly what you experienced. You tried various natural tools. But your contractions always stopped because something was not right in your womb. Your medically induced contractions on the other hand, did not stop. As a result, baby's heart rate dropped very fast and you logically end up in a C-section. Therefore, we are quite surprised to hear that they told you that Castor oil would have caused a damage of your baby's brain or worse. Because Castor oil too can only induce natural contractions. And as you could see, those stopped whenever you got them. That said, we still are on the same page with you! We too always warn women to be careful with labor induction. We too see Castor oil only as "last resort". Besides, the best thing is always to consult with a doctor first because they are supposed to know your pregnancy case.... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@April_99999]

Same happened to me. I felt so less woman because never felt contractions. But glad my baby is healthy.

[@gabbycream9962]

I luv nd appreciate how u explain this in a simple way for us to understand

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your very lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear it! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@l.i.l.i.r.e.a.d.s.1231]

I’ve been induced both of my pregnancies due to low amniotic fluids and I really hope I get to go into labor naturally this 3rd time around

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, if you were induced because of low amniotic fluid, it does not necessarily mean that it happens again this pregnancy! It would be different if they had induced you because of a post-term pregnancy. Because evidence shows that a repeat induction is more likely in such cases... However, the same does not seem to apply when it comes to inductions due to low amniotic fluid... In brief: under normal circumstances, you can certainly go into labor spontaneously this time! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@RoseMutyakureva]

Hw was the pain dear, pliz help l'm so scared my gyne suggested induced at 37 weeks

[@marceldeac1876]

I was scheduled for induction on May 5 at 10 PM at Jamaica hospital , NY at 39 weeks, I was recommended it as I had an IVF- baby girl by the hospital staff. I wasn’t sure I have made the right decision but I ended up with a C section since I didn’t dilate at all and my baby girl was stressed out from the meds they gave me. If I knew this could happen I would have gone straight for C section but... who knew?! So yes.. the medicated induction is stressing out the baby, her little heard slowed down few times during the process, and it was scary, trying to induce me for about 24 h, even with the water balloon but it didn’t work out. Anyway..... she was born on May 6 at 1.17 AM via C section perfectly healthy with an Apgar score of 10 🙏🥰 Thank you guys for your wonderful channel and your professionalism Hugs from NYC, USA-Daniela 🤗🙏

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Daniela 😊, first of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your baby-girl from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We are very sorry to hear that you ended up in a C-section. 😬 But to be honest with you, it's not uncommon after a medical induction. Unfortunately, it happens all the time, because one medical intervention almost always leads to other medical interventions. But please do not blame yourself! It's so difficult to make the right decisions when you are pregnant because you just cannot know which one IS the right one. In any case, all that matters is that both, mother and baby are doing well once that sweet little thing is born! So, it's great to hear that your baby is doing well! We hope that you too recover well from the C-section! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every minute with that sweet little thing (they grow up so fast)! 😊 P.S.: Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! We are very happy to hear that you find our channel helpful!! 😘😘

[@marceldeac1876]

​@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you guys, your words are so sweet 🙏❤.My husband and I are happy and gratefull that we ended up all well and healthy, no blaming anyone, no time for that and it would not help anyway. Sofia Margareta is sending you kisses from far away in New York City 👼🏻😘

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@marceldeac1876 We LOVE your attitude! Besides, as you already said: there is no time for anything else! 😊👍 Sofia Margareta is a wonderful name for a sweet little baby-girl!! 🥰🥰 All the best and lots of kisses back from London to New York City!! ❤️

[@marceldeac1876]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes 🤗❤Thank you sweets, we love her name too. hand picked carefully by her mama

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@marceldeac1876 🥰🥰🥰

[@kendrastark1296]

I had a spontaneous labor, but my contractions didn’t start low, they were sudden and unbearable and they didn’t get closer together. Warm baths didn’t help and I couldn’t even lie down.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, yes, sometimes (in about 3% of all cases), contractions go from 0 to 100 straight away. 😬 Not a very pleasant experience because then, the contractions hit you like a hammer... In that case, you are normally in active labor straight away (unless what you experience is prodromal labor). And in active labor, we need different strategies to cope with the pain... In any case, we hope you and your baby are doing well now! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@BasedZoomer]

I notice sometimes, but Nathalie, you have such a beautiful figure even after having your son! Wow! From woman to woman, I admire you 😊❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Oh, you are such a sweetheart!! Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback! That is very sweet of you!! 😍😍😍

[@dianamurcia8438]

Perfect timing thank you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Diana 😊, you are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy that our timing is good! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@rivaamhalma4570]

i was induced... and that pain was ....i cant explain..it was continuous...there was no relief interval

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, thanks a lot for sharing this with us!! Unfortunately, an induction can sometimes cause the uterus to hyperstimulate which either means that the contractions last very long (like up to 2 minutes) or that there is hardly any break in between... When this happens, they often either give you a labor-inhibiting hormone. Or they do something else, like an instrumental delivery (depending on the stage of labor), sometimes a C-section. That's because if the uterus hyperstimulates, it can quickly get too much for the baby (and the mother of course)... We hope you and your baby are doing well!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Mishikachannel]

Jo v pyari aankhe is cmnt ko padh rahi hai unki family hmesa hmesha khush rhe

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

That's a very sweet comment - thanks so much for that! 😘😘 For all those you do not speak Hindi: "May the family of the lovely eyes who are reading this comment always be happy." We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Cmelift]

Question- would you consider AROM to be a medical induction? Does your body have time to develop oxytocin for itself it seems it does if your able to birth child without oxytocin after artificial rupture of membranes. I would love to hear your thoughts!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, great question! 😊 Actually, TECHNICALLY, AROM is considered a medical induction. And they do that in the hopes that your body will push the production of labor hormones to get labor started (or to speed up labor - depending on WHEN in the process they do it). Although the result (if it works) may be considered a "natural labor", most women (who went through several deliveries) report that the resulting contractions are still more intense and painful compared to a spontaneous start of labor. It is not well researched why that is. But it is seems that the body is not able to activate its own pain management system that quickly (at least not to its full extent). Please also note that AROM does not guarantee that labor will indeed start. In fact, there is an increased risk that further medical interventions are necessary in order to speed labor up (such as Pitocin). But of course, there are also potential benefits. For example, IF it works, then it could indeed be a way to speed labor up if that is required... Does this answer your question? 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aashaikh3463]

my wife is 43 years and she is pregnant for 38 week is started. the doctor says because you are 43 and you need to have Induced Labor. my wife wants to just normal delivery. my first daughter was born after 40 weeks 3 days normal delivery. please guide us and what will be your advice? Thanks regards we are living in the USA

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please understand that we are legally not allowed to make any recommendations, particularly not in an online setting. We don't even know your pregnancy case. We can only tell you this much - and this is just a personal opinion: we are for everything natural. However, when looking at scientific studies, there are certain risks for the baby that normally increase, particularly if you go beyond 42 weeks. And in such cases, we have often seen that it is better to induce. Again, it's just a personal opinion. The best thing would be to discuss the pros and cons with your wife's OB and then make a decision! Thank you! 😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@b.tazeem]

I am 36+4 weeks pregnant and my doctor has prescribed me Dydrogesterone tablets from the start of my pregnancy does this medication has any affect on natural labor.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, this is somewhat difficult to answer for us because it very much depends on your pregnancy case (which we don't know). 😬 Did you ask your doctor the same question?

[@amycox703]

I have Ehlers Danlos-- I'm pregnant with my 4th and due Thursday. with my first three, I had my water break and never started having contractions. With my first, my doctor let me wait for 14 hours before starting pitocin.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Amy 😘, can we ask you: has your condition had any effect on any of your pregnancies so far? It's interesting to hear that your contractions never started so far, despite the fact that your water broke. But it is not "abnormal" either, so please don't worry about that... It's just different from woman to woman. Some go into labor only minutes after the water breaks. In other cases, it can take days... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@ChamomileMineral]

So bonding having sex with my husband can help boost natural oxytocin!!! And just want I need. Time to stop being shy and engage in being more comfortable with one another.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Exactly!! Go for it!! 😊❤️ 👍

[@clardeanmitchell5996]

am pregnant with my first baby an gonna be induce at 38 weeks because I have preclamcia heard its very pain full😢 am a bit scared

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please don't be scared! Every woman experiences labor pain in a different way! You can do it!! 🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@anushasagar2977]

Hi, i am 37 week pregnant, baby head is down ,dr said still cervix is not opened & not get any labor pain till now, they will induce labour oain tomorrow, i need normal delivery please help ke to get labour pain naturally

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, is there a medical reason why your doctor wants to induce you in week 37?? If not, we can only recommend that you get a second opinion! And just that you know: just because you are not dilated and are not in labor in week 37 is NOT a medical reason! So, please consider getting a second opinion - thank you! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@ashwini-t1f]

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and do not have swelling legs or hands but instead I have fat belly which is hung as weeks pass by will it affect my natural delivery

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, actually, a "hanging" belly could be a sign that your baby has dropped. A baby who drops in the pelvis is a completely natural process and nothing to worry about. You can find more information about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q7emipfJKXbdk We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@brookegianos1127]

Have you guys had personal experience with castor oil for induction? I really want to try it but will talk to my ob first of course

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Brooke 😊, yes, absolutely! The thing with castor oil is that it is more likely to work if this is not your first pregnancy (this is what science tells us as well as our experience). Moreover, it is more likely to work, if your body is ready for labor (meaning that it tends to work better at later stages of a pregnancy and when your cervix is soft). We recorded a video on this topic a long time ago. Unfortunately, the video quality is not great due to technical troubles that we had back then.... We still hope it helps! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b56zpHqZlq-sbK8 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@brookegianos1127]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you! My due date is tomorrow and I have been having so many contractions that last for hours at times but always go away. At my last appointment they said my cervix is still not dilated and high up 😔 makes me confused cause I have so so many contractions through the day for almost a week now. I had to schedule an induction for when I turn 41 weeks and I really don’t want to be medically induced. I exercise on my ball, do acupressure, and i feel like my body is ready but I just don’t go into labor. It’s really rough but I guess I’m just going to take it day by day. Thank you for your videos and advice ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@brookegianos1127 Hey there! 😊 You are MOST WELCOME! What you describe is something we are very familiar with! We see so many women who seem just super ready to go into labor. They experience all those early signs, but they just don't go into labor. One thing that helps VERY OFTEN in such cases is when we focus our treatments on relaxation and stress relief. Oftentimes, that's all the body needs to give it that last push... Now, at the clinic, we do acupuncture and reflexology. However, we are certain that it can also be other things to help you relax. For example, a nice massage treatment. So, maybe, you can focus your efforts on relaxation (since you are already doing such a great job in terms of exercising and acupressure...). Of course, there is no guarantee that it helps. But it COULD ;-) Finally, please keep in mind: you don't need to be dilated to go into labor. Your contractions will take care of your cervix. Don't worry about that at all.... We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤

[@shikhamishra2816]

Hi I am at 40 week and dur date is 23 October 2023, doctor said to opt for induction by tomorrow,should i wait until 23 or go with doctor,i had contractions from yesterday night till morning,this happened for 3 days ,please help and answer my query ,its urgent

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please understand that we are absolutely not in the position to tell you, if you should wait or not. This is really something that only your doctor can do! Besides, we have 0 information about your case! In general, we would ask, WHY does your doctor want to induce you? Are there medical reasons? Is baby not growing enough? Is there a threat to baby's life? Based on that, you can then make a decision if you believe that an induction is required or not at this point or if there is an option to wait a few more days... We hope this helps at least a little... We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@TeaCup1940]

Not entirely true, because in a precipitous labour and birth that last less than 3h, contractions do start from 0 to 100! Some women also have very strong and very painful and intense contractions from the beginning of labour and there is not much pain relieve until baby is born. Not all natural labour follow the same pattern.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Well that's true! If you go through precipitous labor, contractions are gonna hit you like a hammer. But then again, 97% of women will not experience precipitous labor. So why scare those poor women? 😅

[@sadiamahmood3715]

I have gestational diabetes and I am currently on my 35th week of pregnancy. My Dr told me that she will not wait for my natural labour to start but instead she will artificially induced me labour 2 weeks before my actual due date and she recommended epidural as a pain relief method. Now I am actually very confused about all this artificially induced labour. Should I opt for planned C-section?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Sadia 😊, it is important to understand that each method comes with its on specific risks. Neither is a medical induction free of any risks. Nor a C-section. However, our personal opinion is this: if there are medical reasons why that baby has to get out of there faster than planned, then we would always try an induction first. That's because a C-section is essentially a surgical procedure. And therefore, it has a bigger impact on the body than an induction - at least under normal circumstances. Again, this is only our person opinion.... We strongly encourage you to have a conversion with your doctor in which your doctor explains to you in detail what the risks of each procedure are.... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@lovelyflower2239]

Hello...i am 36 weeks 6 days pregnant...today my doctor did my cervical examination and said that i am 50% effaced and 1 finger dilated...since i am having labor pains from the 32 week of pregnancy my doctor said that we can induce the labor by Thursday...so my doubt is that can my labor be induced if I am 50% effaced and give birth vaginally if am induced...will my cervix dilate fully if i am induced

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, basically, inductions can also be successful if your cervix is not fully effaced. The induction is supposed to kick-start your labor. And your contractions are then supposed to help efface and dilate your cervix. And because of that, you should normally be able to have a normal delivery! That said, please keep in mind that sometimes, the first method of induction does not work straight away. In that case, they would try another method. Finally, there is also a small risk that the induction does not work at all. But we hope that your doctor has informed you about that! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@lovelyflower2239]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for the reply🥰

[@arispeaks8564]

Hi ! Your video was very helpful . I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and they want to induce me next week. However , the doctor told me my baby has jumped up a category in weight (5 pounds and 5 ounces) & that both me and her are healthy. My fluid level is also normal. She told me all babies are not born big and that I shouldn’t worry. I want to decline the induction. Any suggestions ?

[@arispeaks8564]

Her head is also very low & she’s in perfect position for birth

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, in cases like yours, we would normally look at baby's growth chart together with the treating physician. Some babies are just smaller than average. Period. So, if your baby has always been smaller than average, but CONSISTENTLY gained weight, then there is NORMALLY no reason to be worried. If, instead, baby's weight was, say, average for a longer period of time and if that growth suddenly dropped to a below average weight at a later stage of your pregnancy, this is when we would NORMALLY be concerned... However, this is only our general approach. Of course, only your doctor can evaluate the risks involved. Therefore, we can only recommend that you look at the growth chart together with your doctor. If baby's growth has been consistent, then your doctor is probably not worried that anything is wrong... In that case, we would ask her, if there is really a need to induce labor.... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@quynhd.2334]

I wish I have a choice. I have to induced because of lack of the fluid

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

☹️☹️☹️ We feel you! Sometimes, you just don't have any other choice.... But please don't worry too much! As we always say: at the end of the day, all that matters is that, eventually, you are healthy and your baby is healthy. We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@ipsanarang6602]

Hie, thanks a lot for uploading such informative videos. I'm 39 weeks + 4 days and 1 cm dilated. I lost my mucus plug a day back as well. However, my AFI is 4 and my doctor has given me 2 days before she medically induces me. I have tried all your labour induction methods (excluding sex because I'm 1 cm dilated) but none of them seem to work. I had 3 false contractions, that's it. Also, baby's head is not engaged yet because baby is at a slightly different angle than the pelvis. Could you please help me out? I just have a day left to naturally induce.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we are not gonna lie to you: it is really very difficult to induce labor if you are under time pressure. Stress and labor induction are two things which "don't like each other". That said - in our experience - the one thing that tends to work even in such situations is Castor oil. However, it is important to note that Castor oil won't work for every woman. Moreover, it does require the approval of your doctor. So, if your doctor approves the intake of Castor oil, it is something that COULD help you induce labor fast, particularly, if you combine it with other tools, such as nipple stimulation. But again, inducing labor naturally under time pressure is a very very difficult task... Still, we hope this information helps you... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@twinkalpatel6543]

Hey dear i am late person who found your video. Regrating for that. I am 41 weeks gonna induce in 5 days today my mw said cervix is soft and i am 1cm dilated but cervix is in posterior i had tried everything nothing is working. Tips for me please 🙏

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, if your cervix is soft and if you are 1cm dilated at this pint, then this is already fantastic!! Please do not worry! 😊 The fact that your cervix is posterior is not really a problem because this is going to change as soon as your pre-labor starts (or early labor). So, please do not worry too much about! That said, in order to support your body with that, we would basically use the same tools as for labor preparation and induction in general. We explain them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@updatesnnews163]

You are right We noticed this with our sister Induced is so much difficult and more importantly as you said it restricts body moments because of those continuous monitoring I also have this doubt my sister during her delivery her baby’s heart beat slows down and so they made an emergency c section My opinion is may as it look longer time so baby was in severe pressure and that is induced I mean it took 10 hours around She also said not clear with the instructions they gave how to push and when to push Does this duration and induced pain impact the heart beat of baby

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for sharing this with us! 😊 Unfortunately, what you sister experienced is something that often happens. And here is why: When they induce labor, they give you synthetic hormones. However, it is not that easy to get the dosage right. As a result, it CAN happen that they "overdo" it which can lead to a hyperstimulation of the uterus. The problem is that during a contraction, the cord is compressed. Therefore, baby receives less oxygen. This is normally not a problem because when you are in labor, the body releases a hormone that protects baby's brain. But when your uterus hyperstimulates, the baby receives even less oxygen because the contractions last much longer. As a result, baby's heart rate will quickly drop. And this is when they panic and try to get that baby out of there as fast as possible... And what happens next is exactly what happened to your sister... We hope this helps you understand the problem...! 😊

[@mouneshwaridoddamani3275]

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[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊

[@shamimali4213]

41weeks pg no labour

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

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[@zainabsaqib1026]

Hello dear. Please help me out, my previous pregnancies I go in labor naturally. But recently I m suffering from low liquor at 36 week........ Any thing u suggest me in this situation to induce Coz may b due TU my health condition Dr was saying this to me

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please note that it is normal for the amount of amniotic fluid to decrease from about week 35/36 onwards. Did your doctor say that this is a medical problem in your case and that you need to take action?

[@zainabsaqib1026]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes yes she advised me for Doppler ultrasound..... Coz she did physical examination nation and she isn't find any kind of leaking..... So she said like that..... To go for Doppler ultrasound... But I am thinking already it's very less time,what can happen in few days ? So I just msgd u......to take advice from u My AFI around 6 now And it's decreasing by the time....

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@zainabsaqib1026 Hi there 😊, actually, there are ways to increase the level of amniotic fluid, if this is required. There are 3 ways to increase the level: 1. Hydration (yes, water can really help here!) 2. L-Arginin supplementation 3. Injection of saline solution However, please NEVER just take L-arginin without your doctor's approval! So, if your doctor believes that this is an emergency, then it IS possible to increase the level very quickly with the injection of a saline solution. Did your doctor talk with you about these options?

[@aruajihelen9779]

Am 40 weeks this Monday and I didn't want induction please help me out 😢😢😭😭😭

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are not gonna lie to you: it is very difficult to go into labor naturally when you have all that pressure! So, the first step HAS to be that you try to relax, with whatever helps you do so. Acupuncture, yoga, a massage treatment etc. And then there are a few ways to support the process: In this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs) we explain several tools to prepare for labor and induce labor. Moreover, birth ball exercises could help (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs) On top of that, the right sitting position can also support the whole process (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbYqZmoZb59lac) Keep in mind that sometimes, things can go really fast! So, just because you don't see or feel anything does not mean that you won't go into labor anytime soon.... We really hope this helps! 😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@shravyamg5463]

Hi,i m 37 weeks pregnant, and got to kno my AFI level is 8.1, baby weight is 2.23kg, doctor suggested to induce labour with in a week, is it really necessary to deliver so early, or can I wait till the baby weight increases, is it possible to increase my fluid level and postpone my delivery? Coz evrythg else is fine other than fluid level.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, lamaze.org has a great article on this topic. And they explain that - according to science - there is no evidence that there are any benefits of inducing labor because of a low level of amniotic fluid: www.lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots/what-is-the-evidence-for-induction-for-low-amniotic-fluid-in-a-healthy-pregnancy However, the question is: does your doctor suggest an induction because of the low AF level or because of the baby's weight? In this regard, the question is also, if your baby has gained weight continuously over the past couple of weeks (and is just a little baby) OR if baby's growth stagnated over time (which is indeed often a reason to induce labor because in that case, it could be that baby does not receive enough nutrients)... Do you know anything about that?

[@shravyamg5463]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes yes baby weight has increased from 1.6 kg to 2.2 kg from 33 weeks to 37 weeks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@shravyamg5463 Okay, understood! But was that increase of weight inline with a normal growth rate? Or did the growth rate of your baby's weight stagnate over time? In other words: did your baby's weight move from a higher percentile to a lower percentile on the chart?

[@shravyamg5463]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes no from the beginning the growth is in the same pace, baby is growing slow, but not stagnant at anytime

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@shravyamg5463 Okay, that's great! In that case, you just have a small baby (i.e. below the average size). That by itself does normally not mean that anything is wrong with your baby.

[@mouneshwaridoddamani3275]

I m 36 th pregnant and my baby position is breech hai mam what can I do

[@marceldeac1876]

they have videos about that on their channel.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we have found that once a woman is 34+ weeks pregnant, "moxibustion" in combination with breech baby turning exercises is the most effective (natural) approach to turn a baby. We explain how this approach works in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17OmWmkrayeec0 We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for answering her question! You were way faster than we are! 😊

[@cassandrareinhart1712]

This is the best explanation for spontaneous vs induced labor 💯

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find our video helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@brrberrymerry]

I really needed this , you've answered all my questions thank you so much!. 💕

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, that's great to hear!! Thanks a lot for your lovely feedback! We are very happy that you liked this video! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@hasbulfarheen5885]

Hi.. m here to thank u guys. My first delivery was c sec n after 7 years I was able to deliver normally by following ur videos.. All ua pregnancy exercises videos and information u provide for natural labour it worked for me.. Thanks a ton.. U guys are doing awesome job..

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Oh, that's WONDERFUL to hear!! 😊 First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you and your baby are doing well!! Also, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! 😘😘 We are very very happy to hear that our content helped you during your pregnancy and labor!! It makes us really proud to hear that!! 👍 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every second with your sweet little baby!! 🥰🥰

[@shaimachulliyil9382]

What is the reason for first cs

[@tiwahthorpe1796]

Hi Thank you for these but I will like you to advise me regarding induction as my pregnancy will be due in in two days, makes it 40weeks and I am planning on going for induction or should I wait a week more...my baby is fine and I have been having on/off contractions...I really can’t wait to see my baby

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊 please understand that we are in no position to tell you, if you should wait for another week or have an induction. This is really something that you have to discuss with your provider who is familiar with your pregnancy case. We can only tell you i- in general - that it is not uncommon for women to go beyond their due date. In fact, on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 days. Everything within that range is considered "normal". Also, if a woman has had at least some contractions already, it is normally easier to get labor started with natural tools, such as nipple stimulation - particularly if baby is in a good position for labor... Finally, we would also like to point out that medical inductions often lead to further medical interventions. Each medical intervention comes with certain risks. And we do hope that your provider has informed you about those risks... In the end though, it is your own decision! If a medical induction is what you want, go for it! In the meantime, we have a couple of videos that have helped other women to bring on labor: Natural labor induction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs Best sitting position to induce labor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbYqZmoZb59lac Birth ball exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@s.c.2424]

Unfortunately in the U.S. they are induction crazed. I've had 1 csection and 3 vbacs and each vbac despite already progressing naturally they pushed me into a corner so to speak to get pitocin simply to make it go by faster. With baby 4 I was already 7cm when I showed up and they stated I really needed it. I'm due any day now(37 weeks) and I've heard csection and inducing more times this week than I've heard anything positive. I feels it's almost stalling me simply because they're making me anxious.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, this is really crazy! We have heard many reports of what is going on in the US right now. But this is just crazy... 🙈 That being said: we really admire your strength! ❤️

[@PinupFlowers]

This video is awesome. In my experience, I had induced labor at 2 cm, which led to needing epidural as the pitocin contractions that I endured for 8 hours were excruciating and almost fainted from the pain, so I had to get the epidural. For my second, it was completely natural, no induction, and while transition/last stage of labor was extremely painful just like the pitocin, it was only for one and a half hour and worth not getting the epidural as that gave me complications. So, you’re right that your body gradually increases the pain in natural labor

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and, in particular, for sharing your experiences with us! This is very helpful for other moms here in our community! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your entire family!! ❤️

[@angelicamariazamudio2515]

What can you do if they say "you have to be induced" they are telling me that I should, and only 5 months and don't have overweight. Only I had a bloodcloth 2 months ago and in blood thinners. But otherwise thank God very healthy.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Angélica 😘, it's a good question! Unfortunately, we have cases like yours all the time when doctors tell women that they need to be induced - although they would like to wait for labor to start on its own. So, the first thing we do in such cases is get a second opinion from another doctor. We are not gonna lie to you: there are many medical problems that do require an induction. The most common problem is that the baby does not receive enough nutrients to properly grow in the womb. However, some doctors tend to go for an induction without even checking if baby and mother are doing well. Other doctors however clearly say that as long as both are doing well, there is really no need for an induction. So all we can really tell you is this: get a second opinion! Both doctors are supposed to explain in detail why they think you need an induction or don't need one. And please do not hesitate to ask questions, particularly, if you have the feeling that they do not consider the well-being of your baby and your own person! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@AellaWW]

I had my induction at very early stage of labor at 40 weeks. I m pretty sure that my body would do everything on its own as I was 3 cm dilated and contractions on and off for a day. I did have tons of endorphins during induction and epidural, gave birth in 4 hours and it was the most amazing day in my life. I m still high from all the hormones it’s a week after birth. So I believe that correct timing is a key when opting for induction

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, first of all: CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your baby!! 🥳🥳 Thanks a lot for sharing your story with our community, despite the fact that you have to care for a newborn right now! It is really much appreciated! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@brendabenitez7359]

I’ve been waiting naturally and I’m 40W3D. If baby doesn’t do it on his own then it’s induction for me next week

[@ruthy1313]

How painful was the induction process

[@DanceAddikt]

I'm a FTM and 40+4 weeks pregnant! My hospital will book me for induction at 41+3 or 41+6 if I haven't gone into labour yet. I've been eating 6 dates a day since 36 weeks, drinking raspberry leaf tea since 33 weeks, going for frequent walks, tried evening primrose oil since 37 weeks, doing exercises on the birth ball, tried the miles circuit, acupuncture by a TCM specialist, acupressure (from myself/husband), sex, etc! I'm 1cm dilated and the midwife did a bit of a membrane sweep yesterday to try and get things moving more. Are there any other things I can do to help effacement and dilation and hopefully avoid the induction? Baby is at 3/5 engaged. Thank you!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, first of all: WOW!! You really work very hard to support your labor! That's great! 😊 So, the good news is that your baby is engaged and that your are already a bit dilated (because not every woman starts to dilate before labor starts - but dilation makes a spontaneous start of labor more likely). So now, your baby's head is going to support the process by putting pressure on your cervix. However, you can support this process even further with a good sitting position. We explain how it works in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbYqZmoZb59lac The other thing is: because your cervix is soft and because your midwife has done a membrane sweep, it would be great to support the process with nipple stimulation (we show how in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs). And then finally, try your best to relax! We know it's so easy to say. However, stress, fears and worries are often what prevents a woman from going into labor. This is also something that you can tell your TCM Therapist by the way: tell them to focus the treatment on relaxation, rather than labor induction. We have lots of success with such treatments when it comes to inducing labor, particularly in women who are 40+ pregnant.... Apart from that, just keep doing what you are already doing! You are doing a great job!! We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, first of all: WOW!! You really work very hard to support your labor! That's great! 😊 So, the good news is that your baby is engaged and that your are already a bit dilated (because not every woman starts to dilate before labor starts - but dilation makes a spontaneous start of labor more likely). So now, your baby's head is going to support the process by putting pressure on your cervix. However, you can support this process even further with a good sitting position. We explain how it works in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbYqZmoZb59lac The other thing is: because your cervix is soft and because your midwife has done a membrane sweep, it would be great to support the process with nipple stimulation (we show how in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs). And then finally, try your best to relax! We know it's so easy to say. However, stress, fears and worries are often what prevents a woman from going into labor. This is also something that you can tell your TCM Therapist by the way: tell them to focus the treatment on relaxation, rather than labor induction. We have lots of success with such treatments when it comes to inducing labor, particularly in women who are 40+ pregnant.... Apart from that, just keep doing what you are already doing! You are doing a great job!! We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@tiwahthorpe1796]

I am 2-3cm dilated and I really hope for a natural labor instead of induced labor

[@ntmn8444]

So what ended up happening?

[@shellybelle6781]

Was the sweep painful?

[@Vianmalik]

I am 37+ week pregnant and my baby weight is 3.4 kg . Now what should I do I want a normal delivery and doesn’t have any pain . Should I wait but then weight of baby will inc which make normal delivery complicate . Doc said to start induce a pain but family wants to wait . So which is good decision pls suggest

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there, we posted our reply below your other comment! 😊 We hope this helps! 😊

[@debasishkarmakar95]

Are they trying to speak in indian accent?? 😂😅😅 But really helpful folks. Thank you very much.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

I know what you mean! Mathias keeps telling me that we sound like Indians in our videos! 😅😅 Anyways, thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find this video helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@debasishkarmakar95]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes we are about to deliver most probably next week. Thanks alot for replying. And yes it was really helpful.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@debasishkarmakar95 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you, your wife and your baby!! ❤

[@mohanakumari1102]

Hello mam and sir, I have had an induced vaginal delivery a month back( may 5). I was induced because I was 40 weeks past and no signs of labour. My concern is that I have very less breastmilk, I hardly get 10-20 ml at one feed. I tried all possible ways, lactation supplements, breast pumps, hand expressing etc, but of no use, even after 1 month of delivery milk quantity has not increases. Could you please tell me if this is the side effect of induced labour and also could you please suggest any effective ways to increase my supply.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, there are many ways how an induction can have a (negative) impact on breastfeeding although we are not 100% sure if it can also have an impact on the amount of available breastmilk. But since it has an impact on the production of oxytocin, it could indeed be that an induction has an impact on the amount of available breastmilk. However, the problem is that we can only guess. The reality is that very very often, the body does not produce enough milk because the latch is not correct. When that's the case, the baby cannot remove the breastmilk in an efficient way. As a result, the body believes that it does not need to produce lots of milk because the demand is so low. So, the first thing we recommend doing is talking to a breastfeeding consultant or midwife. Ideally, they observe you when you feed your baby so that they can give you feedback if the latch is correct. When the latch is correct, you can try these methods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWxoYhulrOpjpo to increase the milk supply. But again, please keep in mind that these techniques will only help if the latch is correct... We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Liamisslay]

40 weeks pregnant this Thursday, and was told if I don't go into labor by Thursday I'm getting an induction and it's my first pregnancy 😭 I drank castor oil with some orange juice an hour ago so I'm hoping something happens. I don't want to get induced 😩

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, okay, we can totally understand your situation and the fact that you don't want to have an induction! How are you feeling now? Please note that you can also support this natural process by other tools, next to Castor oil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs We hope this helps! ❤️ We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@islandbeauty174]

​@@CareAboutLittleOnes Hi. I'm a little confused at your video. I do not want to induce labor at all. I just want my body to naturally get itself ready and do its thing when it says it's time. I'll be 37 weeks tomorrow and want to wait to 40 weeks or after to give birth. What should I be doing to keep my body at bay to not cause perhaps an induction? Should I start the birthball, exercises, pelvic floor exercises after the 40 weeks mark and just relax so to not induce labor sooner? Thank you.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@islandbeauty174 Hi there 😊, please note that it is not possible to induce labor (naturally) as long as your body is not ready for it... What we normally do in week 37 is start preparing the body for labor, with the tools that we explain in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (except from nipple stimulation and castor oil of course), as well as birth ball exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs etc. That will help your body prepare your cervix. But labor will not start as long as your body is not ready for it... which is normally when you are closer to your due date... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤

[@subhashreevenkatesh3868]

Same here 40 weeks tomorrow with my first child.. no risks as of now with water level and my health.. Supposed to get induced on Monday if I don't got I to labour naturally..

[@bhargavipatel4097]

Hey Amy, did castor oil help you? I’ll be 40 weeks pregnancy in a few days and am planning to try it on this weekend..

[@tusmiebhuiyan2084]

My dr made me medicated induce labour at 39+ weeks... She thought it wright for me to make more chances for normal delivery... In our country C-section is most common 😒😒... Most Dr do it if the pain don’t come naturally, with or without any reason.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are very sorry to hear that!! We have met many women who told us stories about how doctors almost always go for C-sections in their countries. It's terrible!! A woman should be able to make her own decision!! 😔😔 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@tusmiebhuiyan2084]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes your videos helped me a lot... So I was dilated faster... Made me able to deal with pain and I was able to give birth within 10 hours Alhamdulillah 😇

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@tusmiebhuiyan2084 That's GREAT to hear!! Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback - it is very much appreciated!! We are really happy that our content helped you with that!! 😘😘😘

[@4theFaith]

Interesting that you say castor oil does not produce the same contractions as pitocin. I did castor oil after my water broke and had no contractions. It worked better than pitocin (first birth) and the contractions were fast and painful. I went from 0-8 in 5-6hours. How you describe pitocin is exactly how the castor oil felt. There was no reprieve and the contractions felt very different than my first birth with no pitocin. (Once I had pitocin I had the eoidrural so I can’t compare).

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for sharing this with us! We always appreciate when women share their stories with us! 😊 Regarding what you said: I think, our statement that Castor oil does not produce the same contractions as Pitocin was a bit confusing... To be clear: Castor oil CAN work in the exact same ways as Pitocin when it comes to inducing labor. In this regard, both can have the exact same effect: both can successfully induce labor. Moreover, technically, the contractions are the same, no matter if induced by Pitocin or Castor oil. But: the way your body reacts to those contractions is different! In case of Castor oil, your contractions are gonna be natural. Therefore, your body will support you with its own pain management system. When it comes to contractions that are medically induced, for example with Pitocin, your body will (normally) not support you with it's own pain management system. Therefore, those contractions (normally) feel more painful. As a result, most women will want to have an epidural when they have a medical induction... But eventually, both can lead to labor, contractions and a successful, normal delivery.... We are sorry, if our statement was a bit confusing.... 😬 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@4theFaith]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thanks for your reply. Maybe I was not clear, my body did not support the contractions produced by castor oil. My first contraction after castor oil was extremely painful, and they were 5 minutes apart from the very begining. There was no build up and even though I planned a home birth, I rushed to the hospital for an epidural. My first birth (no castor oil) the contractions lasted days and I was able to stand the contractions. So in my experience, the contractions with castor oil were very, very different with castor oil feeling very painful and artificial with no build up.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@4theFaith Now we got it! Thanks a lot for the clarification and for sharing your experience with us! Yes, we do know similar reports after the intake of Castor oil, particularly in cases, when it caused very bad diarrhea. We can absolutely understand why you said that those contractions were way more painful. If you go from 0 to 100 straight away, they hit you like a hammer... 😬😬 It's no fun....

[@mom2blessings_sadie]

So I have had 7 babies, 6 induced all natural labour, 3 were induced because water broke for several hours no contractions and from being over due what are we suppose to do wait longer for natural labor with inductions in these cases???

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, it depends! We had several cases of women whose water broke and who did not go into labor for 2-4 days. Their OBs wanted to induce them (which is the normal protocol when the water breaks these days), however, they refused. Eventually all of them went into labor spontaneously and gave birth to perfectly healthy babies. That said, whenever you make a decision like this, you have to make sure that baby is doing well in there. Unfortunately, this is not always an option given the health care systems that we have these days in many countries... Moreover, we are not gonna lie to you: if a woman was induced in previous pregnancies, because of a post-term pregnancy, then it is likely that she needs another induction in subsequent pregnancies. So, in such cases, it is questionable if you would really like to wait for labor to start on its own. Therefore, we always have to look at each pregnancy case individually. The findings of scientific studies are one thing. But we also have to take into account the current and previous pregnancies of a woman... So always talk with your doctor about your pregnancy case and listen to their recommendations! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your little ones!! ❤️

[@bacon212]

i will be 37 weeks on friday. I have had preeclampsia eith blth pregnancies prior but was allowed tk have natural labor at 41+3 and then 40 +3 .....i have protein in urine yet my bps were great entire pregnancy,but a few high readings....they are wanting to induce but i dont want to.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

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[@sunainajagathappa]

Im 39weeks and my dr suggesting to induce me in 4 days not even completing my 40th week my reports are all normal- liquor adequate ,FH good ,presentation cephalic and baby weight 3.2kg and when i asked her what is the reason for not waiting till edd 14/04 she said theres no problem but theres no difference in going into labour early but i prefer for natural labour and i dont want induced labour when i asked her about any complications in my pregnancy she said everythings normal theres no problem at all please guide me what should i do

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, that is strange because normally, they would only recommend inductions if there are medical reasons to do so, for example, if there have been complications during your pregnancy. We would get a second opinion from another doctor! That said, always keep in mind that only YOU make the decisions... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@veryconfused9768]

Dear sir and madam I was induced at 40 weeks but even after putting medicine and then gel in me, my cervix did not open even one bit. What could be the reason?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are sorry to hear it! Before we answer you, can we ask you: how much time did they give you to dilate?

[@humerafarooq3560]

Hi, I’m 36+3 days pregnant, throughout my whole pregnancy doctors said baby is on the smaller side so I might have to be induced, whoever I speak to In family they say don’t do it because it’s a painful procedure. A lot of women in family have been asked to get induced and they refused. And their babies were all fine. I am so confused, my husband wants to go with doctors advice but I want to have a natural birth please help me with making a decision thanks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, it's so difficult to come up with good advice here! 😬 There are two questions which are important here: 1. What does "small baby" mean exactly? And 2. If baby is indeed very small, what has caused baby to not gain more weight? This ultimately leads to the question: Is there a medical reason for an induction? Unfortunately, these are questions that only a doctor can answer, who has looked into your case! Therefore, the only thing we can really recommend is getting a second opinion by another doctor! Ask these three questions so that you really end up knowing, if there is a medical reason for an induction or not! It's really the only thing you can do... We are sorry that we cannot be a better help here... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@SundaRam_vlogs]

You both are my favorites😍

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment - its much appreciated!! ❤️❤️ We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@madisongraves8913]

My dr wants to induce me at 39 weeks due to me being a high risk pregnancy

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

🙈🙈🙈

[@Lulek_98]

my sister is going into induced labor, i'm just hoping everything will be ok :(

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Fingers crossed! We are sure everything will be fine! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you, for your sister and her little one!! ❤️

[@lakshana_devi]

Hi mam.. I am 40 weeks 1 day pregnant today my baby was not engaged till now.. I had strong & long contractions from last 2 days but no strong pains.. I have a doubt.. doctor induced the labour only for engaged baby ? pls reply me

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, although it would make things easier if baby is engaged, it does not mean that a woman cannot go into labor if baby is NOT engaged. Some babies only engage once labor started. Admittedly, it happens more in second-time moms, but it can absolutely also happen in first time moms. Unfortunately though, when it come to labor induction, it very much depends on the doctor if they are willing to induce labor when baby is not engaged or if they claim that it's not possible. However, labor induction is basically possible even if the baby is not engaged... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Yaya-qh1dd]

Yes thank you. I felt like I was set up for failure.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you found our video helpful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Yaya-qh1dd]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes You guys are amazing ! Thank you for what you do!!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Yaya-qh1dd Thanks SO MUCH for your sweet feedback!! ❤️❤️

[@evelynlanding6461]

I was 40 w 5 d . Started labour but no progress. Dilated only 2 cm and no more. Then they injected several times something, stronger and shorter contractions but not progress, then they broked water too... and hell began. Plus they gave me 2 times epidural... after last epidural effect faded ... i was in agony... no progress dilating but constant pain, i didnt even able to breath... and then baby was distress too and emergency c was only option for me. So.. next time... oh i hope natural building up contractions and successful dilating.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are really really sorry to hear this! In Austria and Germany, they have a saying that is a bit difficult to translate: "beat something out of somebody". In your case, we have the feeling that they wanted to "beat" that baby out of there at any price, instead of approaching this with caution and care, given the fact that they were dealing with human beings. And the end result is exactly what one would expect in such cases.... We are sorry that you had to go through all this.... ☹️☹️☹️

[@dhanshathakur580]

This us my story too. My doctors didn't support c section. They asked me to decide when I was going through excruciating pain after 3 doses of epidural. I was dilated to 1cm. I still had to wait. I begged for c section for 3 hours. But they were waiting for dilation and I was only 1 cm and they ended up in c section

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@dhanshathakur580 🙈🙈🙈 What kind of people are becoming OBs these days, one might ask..... 🙈🙈🙈

[@jezibelldehurt4722]

I was induced @ 40 weeks. And i stay 1 centimeters and was given pitosen right away.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

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[@lizi.2503]

Thank you I’m subscribed now!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for subscribing! 🥰🥰

[@sabi_writer9435]

I'm v.exited for my this baby but I'm also v.worried because last time 2 years ago in my 1st pregnancy my 1st baby was die in womb in 8th month & Dr gave me artificial pain But now this time I also want to normal delivery but not any pain now I'm in 37+3 weeks when naturaly pain start I'm waiting but little bit confused also ...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, first of all, we are very sorry to hear that your first baby died... No parent should go through an experience like this.... ☹️☹️ Please don't be worried though! It does not mean that it will happen again! Also, please keep in mind that week 37 is still early days! At this point, your cervix is normally only getting soft. But you are unlikely to have any contractions that early. They normally only come later, around your due date. That said, there are a few ways to support your body at this stage: In this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs) we explain several tools to prepare the body for labor. Moreover, birth ball exercises can help prepare the body for labor (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs) On top of that, the right sitting position can also support the whole process (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbYqZmoZb59lac) We really hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@sabi_writer9435]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for replying God bless you 💞💞🤲

[@madhavikavuri2877]

Hi am 38 week pregnant my baby's growth scan at 32 weeks are good..but in 38 weeks head circumference is at 31.3 cm little less ..and measurements are Little less ..my gynaecologist said it is ok some babies have bigger heads ..no problem...but am worrying alot pls answer to qn...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please do not worry about this! First of all, please note that it is very very difficult to get exact measurements from ultrasound scans. They are just not super accurate. Moreover, as your doctor already said, some babies have bigger heads, other babies have smaller heads. So, just because your baby does not have an "average-sized" head, it does not mean that something is not right. Take a school class, for instance: not all children are average size. Some are taller, some are smaller. That's just how it is... So, don't be worried! All good! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@madhavikavuri2877]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes wow u two are super good..I love you lots am from India ...now my baby weight is 3 kgs.and bio physical profile score is 10/10 .. movements are soo good .39 th week waiting to meet my little one.. trying some exercises to induce labour..I love u both...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@madhavikavuri2877 That's GREAT to hear!! Looks like baby is all healthy and ready to meet his/her parents! Week 39 is a good week! It means that you are now VERY close to finally meet that sweet little thing!! 🥰🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️ Greetings from the UK back to India!!

[@mouneshwaridoddamani3275]

Plz reply me

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

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[@chymomoti1617]

This is quite helpful. Thank you.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for your feedback - it is very much appreciated! We are happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@karkuzhalisadasivam2176]

Hi, I m in 36th week of pregnancy. I had a scan today which shows my AFI measures 18.4cms. My Dr advised to take sugar test tomorrow. I m totally worried and scared about this. What can I do to reduce the AFI?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please do not worry just yet! Your level is not EXTREMELY high at this point. But if your doctor believes that it is likely that there are gonna be complications, then there are ways to reduce the level. Unfortunately though, there are no natural ways to do so. Either they drain excess fluids from your uterus. Or they give you medications. But again, please do not worry right now! It's important to keep observing the level which we are sure your doctor is going to do... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@karkuzhalisadasivam2176]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thanks a lot guys. My sugar level is normal but Dr advised to be on diet.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@karkuzhalisadasivam2176 You are most welcome! Okay, it's great that your sugar level is normal! Fingers crossed that the diet helps with the rest! 😘

[@colefranklin6779]

I’m 37 weeks and that happened to me at 34 weeks. I went on bed rest for 2 weeks and drank lots of fluid. My levels were back up in 2 weeks!

[@Storytime864]

My doctor suggested me to induce labour. Now should I go for it.kindly tell me I'm soo nervous. It's my first pregnancy.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please understand that we are in no position to tell you, if you should go for an induction or not... We don't know anything about your case. Besides, this is something that you should only discuss with your doctor or the person who is familiar with your pregnancy case! Only they know if there are medical reasons for an induction or not... In addition, you are welcome to watch our videos in which we give you some general information on inductions.... We are sorry that we cannot be a better help here! 😬 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Storytime864]

No worries at all, thanks for your reply. Actually I've low liqour level that's why docotr suggested. Thanks for making such informative videos . I watch your videos They're very helpful. Keep it up👍

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Storytime864 Okay! Well, in that case, we can at least tell you that we know many cases of women who did not have an induction despite the fact that they were diagnosed with oligohydramnios (but we also know women who did). And they all gave birth to a perfectly healthy baby. That said, even with oligohydramnios, it would normally be required to look at other factors of the pregnancy as well to see, if an induction is medically required. For example, it is also a question of the exact level as well as the stage of the pregnancy... But again, only your doctor can give you those answers... However you decide, we really wish you ALL THE BEST for your delivery!! ❤❤

[@Storytime864]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes I'll be week 38 on 8 and doctor will induce me on 9 . Firstly AFI was 4 at week 35 . By week 36 it goes to 6 and now its 8.6 . Doctor at week 35 tell me that you're levels are too low so you're going to have a c.section . But according to the current situation, she said induction is the best option on 9. I'm so scared coz everyone is like induction artificially is too painful.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Storytime864 So, your levels went up again?? Did your doctor do anything to accomplish that?

[@nurulafiqahisnin8493]

Hi there. Just dropping by yo say thank you for all videos that you guys have done. Very clear explaination and visual really helps. Glad to find your channel during presentation of my last labour (3 months ago). Will continue to follow for more updates on child development. Thanks again!

[@nurulafiqahisnin8493]

*preparation

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊! Thanks SO MUCH for this very lovely feedback!! 😘 It is very much appreciated! It makes us so happy and proud to hear such testimonials!! By the way: CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you both are doing well!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️ Enjoy every second with that sweet little thing! 🥰

[@syedanoor2881]

I had normal delivery with my first baby and now doctors are going to induce me second time. Will it be faster or different?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, there are two aspects involved here: one is the induction, the other one is your delivery. As for the delivery aspect (i.e. once you are in labor), there is a tendency for second deliveries to go faster and smoother because your body has gone through all of that once already. As for the induction (i.e. the processing of putting you into labor), it is not so clear if the second one is going to go faster or not. If your cervix is favorable at this point, it will certainly make things much easier, also in terms of the induction. So, it really depends on your cervix whether the second induction will manage to put you into labor faster this time or not... You will want it to be soft, and, if possible, effaced and at least a tiny-little bit dilated.. We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@alexiuslovett5452]

I'm currently 40 weeks and 5 days and my doctor doesn't want me to go into 41 weeks. I'm currently 1cm dilated and the baby is between 7-8.5 lbs.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, here is a blog post of a woman we appreciate very much because she is a real expert in pregnancy-related research: evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/ In that blogpost, she explains what scientists have found in regards to inducing labor for going past your due date. Maybe you find it helpful? However you are gonna decide: we wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@vixen1143]

I started labour naturally at 41+1 however it was taking so long they decided to add in induction drugs. The baby did not respond well to the drugs so they would stop it but then my contractions would slow right down. By the end of day 2 I was exhausted and so was the baby they were worried about the baby having an infection because my waters had been gone for so long. It ended in an emergency c-section. This time they are recommending an earlier induction at 39 weeks. I can only hope they know what they are doing. All I want is the safest deliver available given the circumstances.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are really sorry to hear that! 🙈 You know, most of the times, there is a good reason why it takes longer. For example, if baby is not in a good position for labor, they can inject all the drugs they want - it won't change anything. And logically, the baby does not take it very well... The trick is to find the reason why it goes so slow and then do something about it. For example: help baby find a better position with the right positions. But don't worry! Just because it was like that last time doesn't mean it's gonna be the same again this time... In any case: we wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@ashwinideshmukh4920]

Your videos are always helpful to understand pregnancy and delivery process and helps to make this journey easy. Love you guys 😊 I'm at 37+ weeks and waiting for labour pain to start. Already following your other videos to induce labor pain naturally.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback! We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful and that it makes your journey at least a tiny little bit easier!! 😊 Best of luck for your labor preparations!! You are SO close to finally meet that sweet little thing!! 🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@masoodshaik2600]

Hi thanks for sharing your knowledge Mam and sir I’m in trauma pls help me to overcome with this I delivered a baby boy but through c section I tried for natural delivery even though I dilated naturally 8 cm without epidural etc but the doctors done c section 😭 I need a reason is it possible even after dilation of 8 cm one has to go for C sec But what are the reasons for c sec pls pls make a video on that Reply me soon mam and sir Thank you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are very sorry to hear that you labor ended that way! 😬 There can be several reasons why an emergency C-section may be required during a delivery. However, unfortunately, it is impossible for us to say why exactly YOU required a C-section. Did your doctors now explain to you why a C-section is required?

[@masoodshaik2600]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes no 🥺 I will ask them in my Nxt visit for sure

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@masoodshaik2600 Okay! Yes, please do ask! Because they owe you an explanation!! ❤️

[@mouneshwaridoddamani3275]

My Afi level is 6cm

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Understood! ;-)